Description
Indulge in the heavenly layers of Italian Love Cake, a delightful dessert that perfectly marries rich chocolate and creamy ricotta. This impressive treat features a luscious ricotta base topped with a decadent chocolate cake and finished with a smooth chocolate pudding layer. Ideal for any occasion, from birthday parties to cozy family gatherings, this cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. Its moist texture and stunning presentation make it not only delicious but also a feast for the eyes. Serve it chilled for the best flavor experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 containers (15 oz each) ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 3 large eggs (for pudding topping)
- 1 box (5 oz) instant chocolate pudding
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (thawed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a bowl, blend ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and room temperature eggs until smooth. Pour into the baking dish.
- Mix the chocolate cake mix, canola oil, and water according to the package instructions. Pour over the ricotta layer without mixing.
- Bake for about 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- For the topping, whisk instant pudding mix with cold milk until thickened. Spread over the cooled cake and top with whipped topping.
- Chill in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg