Best 9 Chocolate Cannoli Cake Roll Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our enticing chocolate cannoli cake roll, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dessert seamlessly blends the rich, creamy texture of cannoli filling with the light and fluffy embrace of a sponge cake, all enveloped in a decadent chocolate ganache. Embark on a sweet adventure as we guide you through the steps to create this masterpiece, along with variations that cater to diverse preferences and dietary restrictions. From a classic chocolate cannoli cake roll to gluten-free and vegan alternatives, we have curated a collection of recipes that will satisfy every palate. Prepare to embark on a baking expedition that promises an explosion of taste and a memorable dessert experience.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CANNOLI CAKE ROLL



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Your favorite Italian pastry in the form of a cake roll! Creamy ricotta filling is stuffed inside yellow sponge cake in this Cannoli Cake Roll. Top with whipped cream for a beautiful presentation!

Provided by Julie Clark

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup hot water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
15 ounces Ricotta cheese ((strained))
8 ounces cream cheese ((softened))
1 cup powdered sugar
1 ½ teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¾ cup mini chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a jelly roll pan (10"x15") with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment (or using a hand mixer), beat the eggs for 5 minutes on medium speed until they are bubbly.
  • While continuing to mix on low, gradually add the sugar. Then mix in water and vanilla extract.
  • With the mixer still on low speed, sift in flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until well combined, scraping the bowl as needed. The batter will be thin. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 7-9 minutes. Cake will be springy to the touch and start to shrink away from the sides of the pan.
  • Lay out a sheet of parchment paper slightly longer than the cake and sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar. Turn the sheet cake out onto the prepared parchment paper. Peel off the parchment paper and cut away the crusty edges of the cake.
  • Roll the cake up in the parchment paper sprinkled with powdered sugar. Place in the refrigerator to cool.
  • Whip heavy cream on high in a stand mixer until cream is thick. Add in Ricotta cheese, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and cinnamon and mix on low to medium to combine until ingredients are mixed together well. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Unroll cake and spread the cannoli filling over the cake. Tightly roll the cake back up and refrigerate for an hour before serving.
  • To slice, run hot water over a knife and wipe dry before slicing straight through. Rinse in hot water and dry knife in between cutting each slice. This allows for a cleaner slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 634 kcal, Carbohydrate 71 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Cholesterol 171 mg, Sodium 259 mg, Sugar 55 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHOCOLATE CANNOLI CAKE ROLL



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I had cut this recipe out of Taste of Home. I'm glad I didn't read the on-line reviews before I made it. There were complaints about the cake falling apart and the filling being soupy and grainy. Well, my cake rolled up perfectly and the filling was creamy, rich and delicious. It was a little runny, so you would do well to...

Provided by Thea Pappalardo

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

CAKE
1 3/4 c chocolate cake mix
1/3 c water
2 Tbsp canola oil
3 eggs
FILLING
8 oz cream cheese, softened (do not use lite)
2 c whole milk ricotta
1 c confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c mimi semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. Beat cream cheese in a small bowl until fluffy. Add the remaining filling ingredients (except the chocolate chips) and beat until completely smooth. Stir in chips. Refrigerate while you are making the cake.
  • 2. Grease a 15x10x1 jelly roll pan, line it with waxed papper and grease the paper.
  • 3. In a bowl, combine the cake mix with the other ingredients. Beat on low for 30 seconds and then on medium for 2 more minutes. Pour into pan.
  • 4. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes. The center of the cake should spring back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes. Dust a linen towel with confectioner's sugar and invert the cake onto the towel. Peel off the waxed paper, then roll up the cake (towel and all), starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • 5. When cool, gently unroll the cake. Spread filling over the cake, leaving 1/2 inch around the edges. Roll the cake up again and place seam side down on a platter. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Dust with confectioner's sugar before serving.

CHOCOLATE CANNOLI CAKE ROLL



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Make and share this Chocolate Cannoli Cake Roll recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GingerlyJ

Categories     Dessert

Time 34m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 cups chocolate cake mix
1/3 cup water
3 eggs
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Line a greased baking pan with wax paper.
  • in a large bowl combine the cake mix, water and eggs.
  • beat on low speed for 30 seconds.
  • pour into prepared pan.
  • bake at 350 for 14 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
  • cool for 5 minutes'invenert into kitchen towel dusted with confectioner's sugar.
  • peekl off waxed paper.
  • roll up cake in the towel jelly roll style and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • in a small bowl beat cream cheese until fluffy.
  • add ricotta cheese, confectioner's sugar, vanilla and cinnamon.
  • beat until smooth.
  • stir in chips.
  • unroll cake spread filling over cake and re-roll.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.7, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 88.2, Sodium 114.2, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 14.5, Protein 7.6

CHOCOLATE CANNOLI CAKE ROLL



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Creamy ricotta cheese filling with a hint of cinnamon rolls up beautifully in this fluffy chocolate cake. -Tammy Rex, New Tripoli, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
CAKE:
1-3/4 cups chocolate cake mix
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 large eggs

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add the ricotta cheese, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. beat until smooth. Stir in chips; refrigerate for 1 hour., Preheat oven to 350°. Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside.In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 12-14 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes, Invert onto a kitchen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll up cake in the towel jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack., Unroll cake; spread filling over cake to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up again. Place seam side down on a serving platter. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CANNOLI CAKE



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We've made your favorite Italian pastry into a delicious and festive cake! Here's how to take a standard box mix and turn it into an impressive showstopper with homemade frosting and ganache.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

One 15.25-ounce box white cake mix
3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, at room temperature
6 cups confectioners' sugar
Pinch kosher salt
3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
Mini cannoli, for decorating

Steps:

  • Bake two 8-inch round cakes according to the package directions. Cool completely. Cut a parchment sheet into four 3-by-12-inch strips and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, combine the butter, sugar and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on the lowest speed until the sugar is incorporated into the butter. Add the vanilla, increase speed to medium-high and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. With the mixer running on medium high, add the milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
  • To make the filling, remove 2 cups of the frosting and place in a medium bowl. Add the cinnamon and mini chocolate chips and stir until combined. Reserve remaining frosting.
  • Using a serrated knife, trim the top of each cake to make level and straight. Line the edges of a cake stand with the parchment strips (to keep it clean when you frost and glaze the cake with chocolate). Place one cake in the center of the cake stand. Using a small offset spatula, spread the chocolate filling evenly over the top of the cake. Top with the second cake.
  • With a large offset spatula, spread 3/4 cup of the reserved frosting in a thin layer on the top and sides of the cake. This is called a crumb coat. Place the cake in the freezer until the frosting is set, about 30 minutes.
  • Once chilled, remove the cake from the freezer and spread with all but 1/2 cup of the remaining frosting. Smooth the sides and top of the cake using the offset spatula or a bench scraper. Return to the freezer for another 30 minutes to set the frosting.
  • Meanwhile, make the ganache by placing the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a small heatproof bowl. Heat the cream until hot but not boiling. Pour over the chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
  • Remove the cake from the freezer and pour the ganache over the top. Use the back of a spoon to completely cover the top, allowing some of the chocolate to spill over the sides in a drip pattern.
  • Place the remaining 1/2 cup frosting in a pastry bag fitted with a medium star tip. Pipe rosettes on the chocolate around the top edge of the cake, spacing them about 1/2 inch apart. Place one end of a cannoli on each rosette, so the opposite ends meet in the center of the cake. Remove the parchment strips from beneath the cake and serve.

PUFF-PASTRY CANNOLI CAKE



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If you like cannoli, you're going to love this dazzling cake inspired by the beloved Sicilian confection. The creamy ricotta filling is sandwiched between crisp, flaky layers of something you might already have in your freezer: puff pastry.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 8-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 rounds (8 inches each) puff pastry, preferably all-butter, thawed if frozen
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons fresh ricotta (1 pound)
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 ounces (1/2 cup) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped, plus 2 ounces more, melted (1/3 cup)
3 ounces candied orange peel, finely chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Puff Pastry:Preheat oven to 400 degrees with rack in center. Place two rounds of puff pastry on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Position a wire rack, upside-down and diagonally, on rim of baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees and bake 20 minutes more. Remove from oven and carefully remove rack. Switch oven to broiler setting. Dust rounds liberally with confectioners' sugar and return to oven, with rack in lower third. Broil, rotating rounds halfway through, until sugar is completely melted and caramelized (but not burned), about 3 minutes. Carefully transfer rounds to a wire rack; let cool completely. Repeat process with remaining round of puff pastry.
  • Filling:In a medium bowl, stir together ricotta, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until well combined and smooth. Stir in chopped chocolate and orange peel. Gently fold in whipped cream. Refrigerate in an airtight container at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.
  • Place pistachios on a large plate. Using a pastry brush, paint edges of each pastry round with melted chocolate, then roll in pistachios to coat. Refrigerate until set, about 20 minutes.
  • Place one pastry round on an 8-inch cardboard cake round; using an offset spatula, spread 1 1/2 cups filling evenly over top. Repeat with second pastry round and remaining filling. Top with remaining pastry round. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes; serve.

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

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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.

PUMPKIN ROLL



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My family has been serving this pumpkin roll every Christmas Eve for as long as I can remember. This last Christmas was no exception. Traditions are so heartwarming. This cake is not too sweet-the perfect ending to a special dinner. -Carolyn Rockwell, Milwaukie, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup canned pumpkin
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
FILLING:
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with parchment; grease paper., In a large bowl, beat eggs on high speed 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in pumpkin. In another bowl, whisk flour, pie spice, baking powder and baking soda; fold into egg mixture. Transfer to prepared pan, spreading evenly., Bake 12-15 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool 5 minutes. Invert onto a tea towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off paper. Roll up cake in the towel jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack., For filling, in a bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, mix ricotta cheese and sugar until blended; stir in chocolate chips. Fold in whipped cream., Unroll cake; spread filling over cake to within 1/4 in. of edges. Roll up again, without towel. Place on a platter, seam side down. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CANNOLI CAKE ROLL



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"A decadent and rich jelly-roll style cake. Makes a wonderful showcase, well worth the effort!"

Provided by Doxie lover in the

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

5 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup white sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cake flour
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, for dusting
1 1/4 cups ricotta cheese
4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped pistachio nut
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon semisweet mini chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease one 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch jelly-roll pan and line with parchment paper.
  • Separate the eggs. In small bowl, with mixer at high speed, beat egg yolks, vanilla, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until very thick and lemon colored, about 5 minutes. Set beaten yolk mixture aside.
  • In large bowl, with clean beaters and with mixer at high speed, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt until soft peaks for. Beating at high speed, gradually sprinkle in 1/4 cup granulated sugar until sugar dissolves and whites stand in stiff peaks.
  • Transfer beaten egg yolks to another large bowl. With rubber spatula, gently fold beaten egg whites into beaten egg yolks, one-third at a time. Sift and fold flour, one-third at a time, into egg mixture.
  • With metal spatula, spread batter evenly in pan. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 minutes or until top of cake springs back when lightly touched with finger.
  • Meanwhile, in a cup, mix 2 tablespoons orange liqueur with 1 tablespoon water and 1 tablespoon sugar until sugar dissolves.
  • Sprinkle clean cloth towel with confectioners' sugar. When cake is done, immediately invert hot cake onto towel. Carefully peel off parchment paper and discard. Brush cake with orange-liqueur mixture. Starting from a long side, roll cake with towel jelly-roll fashion. Cool cake roll, seam side down, on wire rack until completely cool, about 1 hour.
  • To Make Ricotta Filling: In food processor, with knife blade attached, blend the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and cinnamon. until smooth. Transfer filling to bowl and stir in 1/4 cup of the chocolate pieces. Cover and refrigerate filling while cake cools.
  • Assemble Cake: Gently unroll cooled cake. With metal spatula, spread filling over cake almost to edges. Starting from same long side, roll cake without towel. Place rolled cake, seam side down, on platter.
  • To Make Frosting: In small bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat whipping cream and 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form. With rubber spatula, fold in 2 tablespoons orange liqueur and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. With metal spatula, spread whipped-cream frosting over cake. Refrigerate cake at least 2 hours before serving. Sprinkle top of cake with chopped pistachios and chocolate pieces just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.8, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 105.6, Sodium 107, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 18.2, Protein 6.4

Tips:

  • Make sure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature before using. This will make it easier to mix and spread.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake roll until it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake roll cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • When rolling the cake, start from the short end and roll it up tightly. This will help to prevent the cake from cracking.
  • If you are having trouble rolling the cake, you can chill it for 15 minutes before attempting to roll it.
  • Store the cake roll in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This chocolate cannoli cake roll is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and creamy cannoli filling, this cake roll is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give this chocolate cannoli cake roll a try. You won't be disappointed!

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