Description
A delightful twist on the classic Italian pastry, combining creamy flavors and rich texture for a perfect dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios (optional)
- Zest of 1 orange
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Crushed cannoli shells or extra mini chocolate chips and pistachios for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard loaf pan or bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Mix in the ricotta cheese and orange zest until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips and pistachios if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove it and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and drizzle over the cooled cake. Garnish with crushed cannoli shells, chocolate chips, or pistachios if desired.
Notes
Best served at room temperature; storage: airtight container at room temperature for up to five days; refrigerate for one week or freeze slices for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cannoli, pound cake, Italian dessert, easy cake, ricotta cake, chocolate chips