Description
Chocolate Italian Love Cake is an indulgent dessert that perfectly balances rich chocolate and creamy filling, making it the star of any celebration. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or simply a treat for yourself, this cake captures hearts and taste buds alike. Easy to make, even novice bakers can create a stunning centerpiece that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- Create a well in the center and add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Mix until just combined; some lumps are fine.
- Divide the batter evenly into prepared pans and tap lightly to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; slowly add powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the cake by layering whipped cream between the cooled cake layers and top with remaining whipped cream and chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try substituting vanilla extract with almond or hazelnut extract. A sprinkle of sea salt on top enhances the overall taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.