MARVELOUS CANNOLI CAKE

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A luscious, chocolate-studded cannoli filling separates the tender vanilla layers of this rich cake, which starts with a package mix. It's best when served well chilled.-Antoinette Owens, Ridgefield, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 package French vanilla cake mix (regular size)
FILLING:
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
FROSTING:
2 cartons (8 ounces each) 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

Steps:

Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions, using two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., 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)., 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 in. of edges. Frost sides and top edge of cake with 2 cups frosting., Press almonds into sides of cake. Sprinkle chocolate chips over top. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591 calories, Fat 37g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.