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Callie Brooks

Italian Love Cake

A delightful dessert combining creamy ricotta cheese with rich chocolate cake and pudding, perfect for celebrations or anytime cravings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ricotta Layer
  • 2 15-ounce containers ricotta cheese Can be substituted with mascarpone for a creamier texture.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
Chocolate Cake Layer
  • 1 15.25-ounce box chocolate or devil’s food cake mix Can be swapped for vanilla cake mix.
  • 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 large eggs (additional)
Pudding Layer
  • 1 5-ounce box instant chocolate pudding
  • 3 cups cold milk Use a bit less milk for a thicker pudding layer.
  • 1 8-ounce container whipped topping (thawed)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and 4 room-temperature eggs. Mix well until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, 1/2 cup of oil, 1 cup of water, and the additional 3 eggs. Stir until well combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the ricotta mixture into the greased dish first, followed by the chocolate cake batter. Don’t mix the layers; they will do their magic in the oven.
  2. Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Finishing Touches
  1. While the cake is baking, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk in a separate bowl until thickened.
  2. Once the cake has cooled, top it with the chocolate pudding and spread the whipped topping on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

Serve chilled, and optionally sprinkle with chocolate shavings or fresh berries. Great with coffee or vanilla ice cream. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

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