California Ricotta Cake

60 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

760 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

1	package	cake mix, devils food	18.25oz size
15	ounces	ricotta cheese
1/3	cup	powdered sugar
1/3	cup	heavy whipping cream
2	teaspoons	vanilla extract
2	teaspoons	orange zest	grated
1/3	cup	chocolate chips (semi-sweet)	miniature size
2/3	cup	almonds	roasted, diced
2	tablespoons	liqueur	triple sec, grand marnier, cointreau or other orange flavor

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Prepare cake mix according to package directions.

Turn batter into prepared pans.

Bake according to package directions (30-35 minutes).

Let cake cool in pans 15 minutes, then unmold and let cool completely on wire racks.

In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, cream, vanilla, and orange zest.

Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed untl light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Stir in chocolate chips and 1/3 cup almonds.

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon orange liqueur over top of each cake layer.

Stack cake layers together with cheese filling in between and on top and sides.

Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup almonds around top edge of cake in a 1-inch-wide ring.

Refrigerate until serving time.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 230g

Amount per Serving

Calories 760 34% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.0g	44%
Saturated Fat 13.0g	64%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 63mg	21%
Sodium 1220mg	51%
Total Carbohydrate 117.0g	39%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	19%
Sugars 72.0g
Protein 13.0g	26%

Vitamin A	12%		Vitamin C	3%
Calcium	31%		Iron	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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