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Italian Love Cake

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A divine dessert combining layers of chocolate cake, creamy ricotta, and luscious chocolate pudding frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ricotta Layer
  • 2 15-ounce containers ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature Use room-temperature eggs for better blending.
Cake Layer
  • 1 15.25-ounce box chocolate or devil’s food cake mix
  • 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 large eggs
Frosting Layer
  • 1 5-ounce box instant chocolate pudding
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 8-ounce container whipped topping, thawed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, blend the ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and 4 room-temperature eggs until smooth.
  3. Pour the ricotta mixture into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  4. In another bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, canola or vegetable oil, 1 cup of water, and 3 large eggs. Mix until well combined and pour it gently on top of the ricotta layer.
Baking
  1. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Frosting Preparation
  1. While the cake cools, prepare the frosting by whisking together the instant chocolate pudding and cold milk until it thickens.
  2. Fold in the thawed whipped topping carefully until well blended.
Assembly
  1. Once the baked cake has cooled completely, spread the chocolate pudding frosting over the top.
  2. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g

Notes

For a lighter texture, use egg whites instead of whole eggs in the ricotta layer. Garnish with chocolate sauce or fresh berries for presentation.
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