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Italian Love Cake

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Indulge in the delightful layers of Italian Love Cake, a sumptuous dessert that marries rich chocolate and creamy vanilla flavors with a luscious cream cheese filling. This eye-catching cake is perfect for celebrations like birthdays or anniversaries, or simply as a sweet treat to brighten your day. With its unique textures and mouthwatering tastes, every slice promises to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave your guests raving. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this elegant dessert is sure to be the centerpiece of any dessert table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the vanilla cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth using an electric mixer.
  3. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
  4. In another bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter in the pan.
  6. Spoon the remaining batter over the cream cheese layer.
  7. Whisk cocoa powder with milk and drizzle over the top.
  8. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
  10. Allow cooling completely before slicing.

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