Cannoli Poke Cake

 Yummy and rich.  You could also add some slivered almonds on the top if you like.

CANNOLI POKE CAKE

(serves 16)

Ingredients:

*1 (16 ounce) package white cake mix

*1 (14 ounce) can sweeten condensed milk

*1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese

*1 (8 ounce) container ricotta cheese

* 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

*1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

*1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

*1/4 cup slivered almonds, optional

Directions:

~Grease and lightly dust with flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.

~Make cake as directed on the the box.

~Bake cake as directed on box.

~Remove cake from oven.

~Allow to cool for 3-5 minutes.

~Remove from oven and using the end of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over cake (about 1-inch apart).

~Remove 1/3 cup  of sweetened condensed milk and set aside.

~Pour remaining sweetened condensed milk over evenly over top of cake of hot cake, allowing it to drizzle into the holes.

~Allow cake to cool completely.

~In a large bowl, beat ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, and vanilla until smooth.

~Add in powdered sugar and the sweetened condensed milk that you set aside.

~Beat until smooth.

~Spread evenly over top of the cake.

~Sprinkle with chocolate chips and slivered almonds.

~Cover and chill for at least 3 hours.