Cannoli Poke Cake (Decadent, Creamy & Easy)

This indulgent dessert combines moist chocolate or vanilla cake with sweet ricotta filling, chocolate chips, and whipped topping — inspired by classic Italian cannoli. A fun, no-fuss poke cake version that’s creamy and irresistible.

Servings: 12
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
Chill Time: 2–3 hours

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📝 Ingredients

Cake

• 1 box chocolate or vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients on box)

Filling

• 1½ cups ricotta cheese

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)

• ½ cup mini chocolate chips

Topping

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• 2 tbsp powdered sugar

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Additional mini chocolate chips for garnish

• Optional: crushed cannoli shells

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Bake the Cake

1. Prepare cake according to box instructions.

2. Bake in a 9×13-inch pan; let cool 10–15 minutes.

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Step 2: Poke Holes

• Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a skewer, poke holes evenly across the top of the warm cake.

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Step 3: Make Cannoli Filling

1. In a bowl, beat ricotta cheese until smooth.

2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon (if using).

3. Fold in mini chocolate chips.

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Step 4: Fill the Cake

• Spoon or pipe ricotta mixture into the holes and spread gently across the cake, filling in gaps.

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Step 5: Whipped Topping

1. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

2. Spread evenly over cake.

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Step 6: Garnish

• Sprinkle additional mini chocolate chips and crushed cannoli shells on top.

• Chill at least 2 hours before serving.

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✨ Optional Variations

• 🍫 Use chocolate pudding instead of ricotta for a simpler version

• 🍓 Fold chopped strawberries into filling for a fruity twist

• 🍯 Drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce before serving

• 🥥 Add shredded coconut to the whipped topping

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🧊 Storage

• Refrigerate in airtight container up to 3 days

• Best served chilled

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💡 Tips for Perfect Cannoli Poke Cake

• Use whole-milk ricotta for creamier texture.

• Smooth filling with a spatula to avoid lumps.

• Don’t skip chilling — it allows flavors to meld.

• Poke evenly for uniform filling in every bite.

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If you want, I can also give you:

• 🍫 Chocolate Cannoli Poke Cake

• 🍓 Strawberry Cannoli Poke Cake

• 🥛 Mini Cannoli Poke Cupcakes

• 🍯 Caramel Cannoli Poke Cake

Which one would you like next?