Description
Indulge in a decadent and delightful dessert with this Italian Love Cake recipe. Layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy ricotta cheese, and a luscious pudding topping come together to create a truly irresistible treat that will win over hearts with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cake Layer:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients listed on the box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
Ricotta Layer:
- 2 lbs ricotta cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pudding Topping:
- 1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Cake Layer: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions and pour into the pan.
- Make Ricotta Layer: Combine ricotta cheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Spoon over the chocolate cake batter.
- Bake: Bake for 60 minutes until set. Cool the cake.
- Prepare Pudding Topping: Whisk pudding mix and milk until thickened. Fold in whipped topping.
- Assemble: Spread pudding mixture over the cake. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- The layers switch during baking, with ricotta settling at the bottom.
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cake mix.
- Chilling overnight enhances flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
