Italian Love Cake: The Best Indulgent Dessert for Sweet Hearts
This Italian Love Cake is a deliciously indulgent dessert that brings sweetness to the hearts of those who savor it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool before frosting with the cream cheese frosting made with powdered sugar and heavy cream.
Notes
- For an extra chocolatey flavor, add chocolate chips to the batter.
- Pair with fresh berries for added sweetness and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg