There's more than chocolate in this luscious layer cake. The creamy ricotta cheese frosting is flavored with orange juice, mini chocolate chips and bits of candied cherries. -Betty Knorr, Chandler, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Whisk the egg, buttermilk, coffee, oil and vanilla; add to dry ingredients until combined. , Coat a 9-in. round baking pan with cooking spray and dust with flour. Add batter. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack. Cool completely., For filling, combine ricotta, sugar and orange juice concentrate; fold in cherries and chips. Cut cake in half vertically. Spread filling over one half; top with remaining half., In a bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, cocoa and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Frost top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 492mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
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Ahah Whs
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Ayoush Halak
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Riyaz RiaZ
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Kiran Ail
[email protected]This cake is amazing! I will definitely be making it again.
harrison wanyoko
[email protected]This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had. It's so moist and fluffy.
Gerum Ambacu
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Chase Milligan
[email protected]This cake is a winner! It's moist, chocolatey, and the frosting is to die for.
Youssef Aldeewan
[email protected]This cake is delicious! The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent.
DIVYNE PERRIN
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Jamanda Suggs
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the chocolate frosting pairs with the cake.
Madhav Siwakoti
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so easy to make. It turned out great and my family loved it.
Ruwaifa Hussain
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.
Bob Large
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
heathyycliffyy
[email protected]This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had! It's so moist and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor is perfect.
Atif Whwwjkww
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor and the moist texture. I will definitely be making this again.