Description
Indulge in the irresistible charm of Italian Love Cake, a delightful layered dessert that beautifully fuses the creamy richness of ricotta cheese with the decadent flavors of chocolate. This eye-catching cake is perfect for any celebration, from birthdays to weddings, and is sure to impress your guests with its stunning layers and unique texture. Each slice offers an indulgent experience, making it a favorite for both family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15-ounce) containers of ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 (15.25 ounce) box chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 cup water
- 3 large eggs (for topping)
- 1 (5-ounce) box instant chocolate pudding
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs; beat until smooth.
- In another bowl, prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions using oil, water, and eggs.
- Pour half of the chocolate batter into the prepared baking dish. Spread the ricotta mixture over it and top with remaining chocolate batter.
- Bake for approximately 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While cooling, whisk together cold milk and instant pudding; let set as per package instructions.
- Fold in thawed whipped topping and spread over cooled cake before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg