Description
Indulge in the irresistible layers of sweetness with this decadent Italian Love Cake recipe. A perfect blend of vanilla cake, creamy cheese, and rich chocolate that will melt in your mouth with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup water (240 mL)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (120 mL)
- 3 large eggs
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (225 g)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (120 g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Layer:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (50 g)
- 1 cup milk (240 mL)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (90 g)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs, then mix until smooth.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the batter in the pan, spreading it evenly.
- Spoon the remaining batter over the cream cheese layer, covering it as much as possible.
- In another bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and milk until combined, then drizzle this over the batter.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Italian Love Cake, dessert, cake recipe, cream cheese, chocolate cake
