CHOCOLATE CANNOLI CAKE

Chocolate Cannoli Cake image

Hints of orange and coffee lend standout flavor to this elegant cannoli-inspired cake. A variation of this cake was a finalist in the Best Cake in Michigan contest. -Mary Bilyeu, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cold brewed coffee
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
BATTER:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup cold brewed coffee
1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup orange juice
1 large egg, room temperature
1 large egg white, room temperature
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the egg white, ricotta cheese, sugar, coffee and orange zest. Stir in chocolate chips; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the first 8 batter ingredients; beat until well blended. Combine the flours, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. , Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with heaping tablespoonfuls of ricotta mixture; cut through batter with a knife to swirl. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.