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Italian Love Cake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Description

Italian Love Cake is a decadent layered dessert featuring a moist chocolate cake base topped with creamy layers of sweetened cream cheese and a luscious sour cream topping, all baked together to perfection. Enhanced with optional espresso powder and mini chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture, this cake is perfect for celebrations or a special treat.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients required by package instructions)

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs

Sour Cream Topping

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder (optional)

Topping

  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking and set it aside.
  2. Prepare Cake Batter: Follow the instructions on the chocolate cake mix package to prepare the batter. Once ready, pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  3. Make Cream Cheese Layer: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs together until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
  4. Spread Cream Cheese Layer: Gently spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chocolate cake batter in the pan, taking care to create an even layer without mixing it into the batter.
  5. Prepare Sour Cream Topping: In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, powdered sugar, and espresso powder (if using). Mix until smooth and well blended.
  6. Top with Sour Cream Mixture: Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer, covering it completely.
  7. Add Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips evenly over the top layer for added texture and flavor, if desired.
  8. Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes. The cake is done when it is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before cutting it into squares for serving.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the cream cheese layer.
  • Espresso powder is optional but enhances the chocolate flavor beautifully.
  • Mini chocolate chips can be substituted with regular chocolate chips or omitted based on preference.
  • This cake can be refrigerated after cooling; allow it to come to room temperature before serving for optimal texture.
  • If desired, dust the finished cake with cocoa powder or powdered sugar for an elegant presentation.

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Find it online: https://delicatrecipes.com/italian-love-cake-recipe/