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A beautifully decorated Cannoli Cake with creamy frosting and mini cannolis on top.

Best way to grow Cannoli Cake in 3 easy steps. Cannoli Cake

This recipe provides instructions on how to "grow" a cannoli cake, likely a metaphorical or humorous approach to baking a cannoli-inspired cake. It involves simple decoration and assembly steps.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 2 _ Prepared cake layers
Cannoli Filling
  • 2 cups Ricotta cheese, whole milk
  • 1 cup Confectioners sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips
Garnish
  • 1 cup Whipped cream
  • 0.25 cup Pistachios, chopped
  • 0.25 cup Candied fruit
  • 6 _ Maraschino cherries

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Serving platter
  • Spatula

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, confectioners sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Place one cake layer on a serving platter. Spread half of the cannoli filling evenly over the first layer. Top with the second cake layer and spread the remaining filling.
Decorate and Serve
  1. Frost the cake with whipped cream. Garnish with chopped pistachios, candied fruit, and maraschino cherries. Chill before serving for best results.

Notes

For an extra touch, you can drizzle ganache over the top before adding other garnishes.