Description
Italian Love Cake is a delicious layered dessert with a chocolate cake base, creamy ricotta filling, and a light pudding topping. It’s a decadent treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 2 pounds ricotta cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 box (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Cake Layer: Mix the chocolate cake batter according to package instructions. Pour it into the prepared dish.
- Make Ricotta Layer: In a separate bowl, beat together ricotta cheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Gently spoon this mixture over the unbaked chocolate cake batter.
- Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Make Pudding Topping: Whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Fold in the whipped topping.
- Assemble: Spread the pudding mixture over the cooled cake. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best flavor and texture.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy this show-stopping dessert!
Notes
- This cake is best chilled for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together.
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk and full-fat ricotta cheese.
- You can top with additional chocolate shavings or cocoa powder if desired for extra decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg