Description
A classic Italian Love Cake with layers of chocolate cake, sweet ricotta filling, and a light chocolate pudding topping that magically separate while baking.
Ingredients
- Chocolate cake mix
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Water
- For the ricotta layer:
- Ricotta cheese
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- For the topping:
- Instant chocolate pudding mix
- Cold milk
- Whipped topping
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- 2. Prepare the chocolate cake batter according to package directions.
- 3. Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- 4. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- 5. Carefully spread the ricotta mixture over the cake batter.
- 6. Bake until the cake is set and the top is lightly golden.
- 7. Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely.
- 8. Whisk together pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
- 9. Fold whipped topping into the pudding mixture.
- 10. Spread the topping evenly over the cooled cake.
- 11. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- The ricotta layer sinks while baking, creating distinct layers.
- Whole milk ricotta gives the creamiest texture.
- This cake tastes even better the next day after chilling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Italian love cake, ricotta cake, chocolate dessert, layered cake