Chocolate Ganache Cannoli Cake

Rich, tender, luxuriously decadent, and a chocolate lover’s dream, Chocolate Ganache Cannoli Cake will be love at first bite. Filled with a creamy ricotta and chocolate chip filling, this confection is a celebration of sumptuous flavors and texture.

Chocolate Ganache Cannoli Cake

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy Process – Don’t be intimidated by making a layered cake from scratch! If you can mix up a box mix, you can make this cake. Not only do you have completely control of the ingredients but you can also customize this to make it Gluten and Dairy Free if you like.
• Make Ahead – Looking for a dessert to bring to a birthday party or celebration? This is it. You can make it a day or two in advance and it will still be incredibly moist and delicious.
• Balance of Flavors – There are a couple of ingredients in the cake that not only intensify the deep chocolate flavor, but aid in making it rich without being overly sweet.
• Accessible Ingredients – This chocolate cake recipe combines baking staples like gluten free 1.1 flour with fresh ingredients like ricotta and heavy cream. You can easily use either plant based, dairy free options or full dairy.

Ingredients for Chocolate Ganache Cannoli Cake

Chocolate Cake

• 2 cups Gluten Free 1.1 Baking Flour
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 5 oz sour cream
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp espresso powder
• 1 cup fresh brewed coffee
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Cannoli Filling

• 8 oz ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Dark Chocolate Ganache

• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 4 oz dark chocolate

Instructions for Chocolate Ganache Cannoli Cake

Instructions 

Chocolate Cake

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray 2 8″ round cake pans with nonstick baking spray and set aside.
• Add the eggs and sugar to a mixing bowl and mix on high for 3 minutes.
• Add the vanilla, oil, sour cream, and espresso powder and mix.
• Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
• Add in the coffee and mix.
• Divide the batter between the two prepared cake pans.
• Allow the cakes to bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Let cool completely.
• Place a cake on a cake stand or serving plate. Spread the cannoli filling over the top.
• Stack the second cake on top.
• Smooth the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake and down the sides.
• Enjoy!

Cannoli Filling

• Add the ricotta, powdered sugar, and heavy cream to a bowl and mix until smooth and combined.
• Mix in the chocolate chips.

Dark Chocolate Ganache

• Create a double boiler. Bring a pot of water to a simmer, only filled halfway.
• Add the chocolate and heavy cream to a bowl and fit over the top of the pot. Make sure that the water never touches the bottom of the bowl.
• Keep stirring until the chocolate is melted and the heavy cream is incorporated.