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Cannoli Poke Cake

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Cannoli Poke Cake is a sweet and simple dessert made with boxed white cake, sweetened condensed milk, and a creamy ricotta mascarpone topping. Finished with mini chocolate chips and powdered sugar, it’s an easy Italian-inspired treat perfect for gatherings.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes (based on box directions)
  • Total Time: About 4 hours
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked & Chilled
  • Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk, divided

1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese

1 1/2 cups mascarpone cheese

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup powdered sugar

1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

Step 1: Bake the Cake

Prepare and bake the white cake mix according to package directions in a 9×13-inch baking pan.

Allow cake to cool slightly after baking.

Step 2: Poke & Soak

Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly across the entire cake.

Reserve 1/2 cup of the sweetened condensed milk.

Pour the remaining condensed milk evenly over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.

Refrigerate for 1 hour to set.

Step 3: Prepare the Cannoli Cream Topping

In a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Add powdered sugar and mix until fully combined.

Stir in the reserved 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk and mix again until creamy.

Step 4: Assemble

Spread the cannoli cream mixture evenly over the chilled cake.

Sprinkle mini chocolate chips evenly on top.

Lightly dust with powdered sugar.

Step 5: Chill & Serve

Cover and refrigerate for 2–3 hours to allow flavors to meld.

Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

For extra smooth filling, strain ricotta beforehand to remove excess moisture.

Let the cake chill fully before slicing for clean, defined layers.

You can add chopped pistachios for added texture and authentic cannoli flair.

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

This dessert tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.

Find it online: http://elladishes.com/cannoli-poke-cake/