The Sicilian cannolo birthday cake is a scenic and irresistible dessert that encapsulates all the flavors of Sicilian tradition. It is a soft and delicious layered cake, made with sponge cake and filled with ricotta cream enriched with chocolate chips and a layer of chocolate custard, then covered with whipped cream and elegantly and colorfully decorated with empty cannoli shells, making it the perfect dessert to celebrate a birthday or a special occasion, bringing to the table not only beauty but also authentic goodness. A cake that captivates at first glance and first taste!
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- Difficulty: Medium
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 1 Hour
- Portions: 8/10
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for the Sicilian Cannolo Birthday Cake:
20/22 cm mold
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 1/3 cup potato starch
- Half packet baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 3.5 oz chocolate
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 lb ricotta
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups whipped cream
- Cannoli (Empty and filled)
Steps
For the preparation of the Sicilian cannolo birthday cake watch the video HERE.
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Preparation of Sponge Cake:
Whip the eggs with the sugar until you get a light and creamy mixture. Add the baking powder and the flour and mix well. Pour the obtained mixture into the mold and bake at 350°F for about 50 minutes.
Preparation of chocolate cream:
In a saucepan, place the egg, sugar, and starch, and mix. Add the milk while stirring. Bring to the heat to thicken. Stir constantly to prevent it from sticking. Once thickened, add the chocolate and mix well.
Transfer the obtained cream to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let cool. Once the sponge cake is well cooked and cooled, remove the crust and cut three equal discs.
Preparation of ricotta cream:
In a bowl, combine the sugar, chocolate chips, and ricotta and mix.
Assembly:
Place the first sponge cake disc, dampen it,
add a layer of ricotta cream, the second sponge cake disc, and dampen it. Add a layer of chocolate cream and cover with the third disc. Dampen it and clean the edge if necessary.
Cover the entire cake with whipped cream, crumble some empty cannoli shells, and decorate the cake. Chocolate chips and candied fruits can also be added as desired.
Enjoy your meal!
📦 Storage
The Sicilian cannolo birthday cake can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, covered with a cake dome or sealed in an airtight container. It is advisable to take it out of the fridge 15-20 minutes before serving, to best enhance the creaminess of the filling and the aromas of the ricotta.
