Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Italian Love Cake, a luscious dessert that combines rich layers of creamy ricotta, moist chocolate cake, and a velvety pudding frosting. This recipe is sure to win the hearts of all who taste it.
Ingredients
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Ricotta Layer:
- 2 (15 oz) containers ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
Chocolate Cake:
- 1 (15.25 oz) box chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 3 large eggs
Pudding Frosting:
- 1 (5 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Prepare the ricotta layer by mixing ricotta, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
- Prepare the chocolate cake batter as directed on the box.
- Pour the cake batter into the pan, then carefully pour the ricotta mixture on top.
- Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes, until the center is set. Cool completely.
- For the frosting, whisk pudding mix with milk until thickened, then fold in the whipped topping. Spread over the cooled cake.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
