This cake is like taking the filling of a cannoli and spreading it over a cake! It’s a light fluffy white cake with creamy mascarpone and ricotta frosting with mini chocolate chips sprinkled all over.
My favorite dessert is Cannoli. The closest Italian bakery is about 2 hours from us, so If I want a cannoli, I better make them myself. I decided to make a Cannoli Poke Cake. If you haven’t made a poke cake before, now is your chance! Serve this cake with an Espresso.
This cake looks like it took a lot of effort, you will be so pleased to see how simple it is to make. It’s perfect for a holiday gathering or potluck.
Make a white cake from a box or scratch. I was in a hurry and used a box mix. You can always make a white cake from scratch.
When the cake is completely cooled, using chopsticks, poke holes in the cake.
Pour half of a can of sweetened condensed milk over the cake, spread with a spatula.
Make the cake frosting with ricotta, mascarpone, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Top with mini chocolate chips.
Whip up all the frosting ingredients until they are light and fluffy.
Spread the whipped frosting all over the cake.
Sprinkle the mini chocolate chips over cake.
Let the cake sit.
Sprinkle powdered sugar over cake.
Get ready to slice into this gorgeous cake.
Slice cake immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve!
Get your fork and dig in! This is such a wonderful cake to make for any occasion. You really don’t need an occasion for cake, do you?
This simple cake can be ready in under an hour.
Let me know what you think about this cake when you make it!
What is a cannoli?
Cannoli is an Italian pastry filled with sweet ricotta cheese.
How long does it take to make a poke cake?
Under an hour to make.
Why is it called a poke cake?
Using a fork or chopsticks, poke holes in the cake. This cake is filled with sweetened condensed milk.
More Poke Cakes that you may like:
- Christmas Poke Cake
- Red Velvet Poke Cake
- White Chocolate Peppermint Poke Cake
- Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake
- PINEAPPLE BUNDT POKE CAKE
- Pineapple Coconut Poke Bundt Cake
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Cannoli Poke Cake #SundaySupper
Fluffy white cake with a creamy mascarpone frosting covered with mini chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 can 14 ounce sweetened condensed milk, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- According to directions, prepare a white cake mix in a 9 x 13 inch cake pan.
- When cake is done, allow to cool completely on a cake rack.
- Using a chop stick, poke holes in cake about 1 inch apart. You should have rows of poke holes in the cake.
- Pour 1/2 of the can of condensed milk over the cake, using a spatula to smooth it out.
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta, mascarpone,vanilla and the rest of sweetened condensed milk, beating until smooth with a hand mixer.
- Add the powdered sugar until thoroughly combined.
- Spread the frosting over the cake.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over cake.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar on cake.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Such an inventive recipe. Being Sicilian, we love cannoli too, so I know this cake would be a huge success at my place!
Thank you Manu, it’s easy and so delicious!
I’ve always steered clear of poke cakes because most are made with Cool Whip—I’m so glad I can try your amazing Italian version!
Thank you Liz!
This cake looks and sounds delicious. I can wait to make this.
Thank you Cyd! We loved it!
Love that you turned Cannoli into a poke cake!
Thank you! It was fun and so yummy!
What a creative recipe! Yum
Thank you Amy!
This is such a creative way to enjoy the flavors of cannoli!
Thank you Renee!
Oh wow! Love that mascarpone ricotta frosting!
Thank you Tara!
What a great and easy way to have cannoli at home.
Thank you Kristen!
Looks so good. Did you save me a slice?
I’ll always share with you Sue! Nettie
You had me at cannoli!! Wow does this look good. This is my first time participating in Sunday Supper and I’m loving all the fantastic recipes!!
Thank you MEaghan! So happy you are joining us and I appreciate you stopping by! Nettie
I love this adaptation of a cannoli!
Thank you DB! Nettie
This is an awesome idea, and one that my pickiest of eaters would definitely try!
Cannoli is one of my favorites but I never make them. I will make this!
So much easier than cannoli’s, hope you enjoy this cake Monica! Nettie
This looks dangerously delicious, I’m going to have to try it with gluten free cake!
Oh let me know how the gluten free version works out! Nettie
I’m in love with this cake! I love cannolis and will definitely be putting this on the menu soon.
Thank you Christie! Enjoy! Nettie