Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Italian Love Cake, a layered dessert that beautifully marries rich ricotta cheese with decadent chocolate cake. Perfect for any celebration, this show-stopping dessert captures hearts with its irresistible flavor and inviting textures. The creamy ricotta layer complements the moist chocolate base, topped with a luscious chocolate pudding layer that adds a touch of elegance. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or hosting a family gathering, this easy-to-make cake is sure to impress your guests and become a cherished favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 containers (15 oz each) ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 cup water
- 3 large eggs (for topping)
- 1 box (5 oz) instant chocolate pudding
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and room temperature eggs until smooth. Pour into the baking dish.
- Combine chocolate cake mix with canola oil and water in another bowl; pour over the ricotta layer.
- Bake for about 70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- For the topping, whisk together eggs, instant pudding mix, and milk; pour over the cooled cake.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving; top with whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg