Marvelous Cannoli Cake

By chelyc13

From Taste of Home cake mix creations

Ingredients

• For Filling:
• 1 pkg French vanilla cake mix
• 1 carton (16oz) ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 teaspoon rum extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 oz semisweet chocolate finely chopped
• For Frosting:
• 2 cartons (8oz) mascarpone cheese
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Preparation

Step 1

1. Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions, using two greased and floured 9 inch round baking pans. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

2. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon and extracts; stir in chocolate. In another bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, confectioners' sugar, milk and extracts on medium speed until creamy (do not overmix).

3. Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup filling. Top with second cake layer. Spread remaining filling over top of cake to within 1 inch of edges. Frost sides and top edge of cake with 2 cups frosting.

4. Press almonds into side of cake. Sprinkle chocolate chips over top. Store in the refrigerator.