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California Ricotta Cake

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Submitted by debbieb

YIELD

servings

PREP

30 min

COOK

30 min

READY

60 min

Ingredients

1 1
PACKAGE PACKAGE CAKE MIX, DEVILS FOOD
18.25oz size
15 433.5
OUNCES ML/G RICOTTA CHEESE
79
79
2 1E+1
TEASPOONS ML VANILLA EXTRACT
2 1E+1
TEASPOONS ML ORANGE ZEST
grated
79
CUP ML CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SEMI-SWEET)
miniature size *
158
CUP ML ALMONDS
roasted, diced *
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML LIQUEUR
triple sec, grand marnier, cointreau or other orange flavor

Directions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

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 ⅓ 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 ⅓ 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 (8.1 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 760 34% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 44%
Saturated Fat 13g 64%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 1220mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 39%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Sugars g
Protein 26g
Vitamin A 12% Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 31% Iron 22%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
 

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