Cannoli Poundcake

Ever since I first saw this recipe, I've always had my friend Emma in mind when considering trying to make this cake. She loved it! (of course!)

Cannoli Poundcake

1 bakery-made pound cake
1 pkg. (4 serving size) instant pudding mix, cheesecake flavor*
1 c. milk
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 t. orange extract
1/2 c. mini chocolate chips
1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 c. whipping cream –OR- half & half (whichever is handy)

1. If cream cheese is still cold and solid, microwave it to soften. Beat with mixer in deep mixing bowl until it is creamy and lumps are gone.
2. Add milk to cream cheese and mix to incorporate.
3. Add pudding mix and orange extract; mix well.
4. Stir in mini chocolate chips. Set aside.
5. Slice pound cake horizontally into 4 layers.
6. Place bottom layer on serving plate, spread 1/3 of pudding mixture on cake. Top with next layer of cake and repeat, using all of the filling…or leaving some for your "assistant" to "clean up" bowl. (ha, ha!)
7. Put cake in fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
   
8. Melt chocolate and cream, and spread on top of cake. You can drizzle it down the sides, too, if you like.
   

* or you can use vanilla, or French vanilla flavored pudding mix.