Description
Italian Love Cake is a decadent dessert that layers a rich chocolate cake with a creamy, sweet ricotta filling, topped with a luscious chocolate pudding layer and whipped topping. It’s a sweet, indulgent treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 (15.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 7 large eggs, divided
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 pints part-skim ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions, using 1 cup water, 2 eggs, and 1/2 cup vegetable oil. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, sugar, 5 eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Carefully spoon the ricotta mixture over the cake batter, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface. Do not stir or mix the two layers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the chocolate pudding by whisking together the instant pudding mix and 1 cup milk in a separate bowl. Let the pudding set for about 5 minutes.
- Spread the pudding evenly over the cooled cake, followed by a layer of thawed whipped topping.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to let the layers set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy this indulgent Italian Love Cake!
Notes
- This cake can be made a day ahead to allow the flavors to meld together even more.
- Feel free to garnish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder for an extra touch of elegance.
- If you prefer a different flavor, you can experiment with different cake mixes, such as white or yellow cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg