California Ricotta Cake

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 60 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 30 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 760 calories per serving view nutrition facts
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Ingredients

1 package cake mix, devils food 18.25oz size
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons orange zest grated
1/3 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet) miniature size
2/3 cup almonds roasted, diced
2 tablespoons liqueur triple sec, grand marnier, cointreau or other orange flavor

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Prepare cake mix according to package directions.

Turn batter into prepared pans.

Bake according to package directions (30-35 minutes).

Let cake cool in pans 15 minutes, then unmold and let cool completely on wire racks.

In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, cream, vanilla, and orange zest.

Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed untl light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Stir in chocolate chips and 1/3 cup almonds.

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon orange liqueur over top of each cake layer.

Stack cake layers together with cheese filling in between and on top and sides.

Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup almonds around top edge of cake in a 1-inch-wide ring.

Refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 230g
Amount per Serving
Calories 760 34% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.0g44%
 Saturated Fat 13.0g64%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 63mg21%
Sodium 1220mg51%
Total Carbohydrate 117.0g39%
 Dietary Fiber 5.0g19%
 Sugars 72.0g
Protein 13.0g26%
Vitamin A 12%  Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 31%  Iron 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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