Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Italian Ricotta Cake, a luscious dessert that embodies the essence of Italy. This layered cake features a smooth ricotta cheese filling paired with a fluffy vanilla cake base, creating a rich and satisfying treat. Perfect for family gatherings or special celebrations, this dessert not only tastes divine but also looks stunning on any dessert table. With its easy preparation and customizable options, you can impress your guests or enjoy it as a sweet treat at home. Dust it with powdered sugar, pair it with fresh berries, or serve warm with ice cream for an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15-ounce) containers full-fat ricotta cheese
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box vanilla cake mix
- ½ cup neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1 cup water
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth. Pour into the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, combine cake mix, oil, water, and eggs; mix according to package directions until smooth.
- Gently pour the cake batter over the ricotta mixture—do not stir.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg