Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of our Italian Love Cake, a dessert that artfully blends rich chocolate and fluffy vanilla for an unforgettable treat. This recipe is perfect for both busy weeknights and special gatherings, offering a creamy cream cheese layer nestled between moist cake layers. With its unique layering technique and a mouthwatering combination of flavors, this cake is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the vanilla cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth. Pour half into the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, blend softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth; spread over the batter.
- Spoon the remaining batter over the cream cheese layer evenly.
- Mix cocoa powder with milk in a separate bowl; drizzle over the top layer for swirls.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg