Description
Italian Love Cake is a decadent and indulgent dessert that combines layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy ricotta cheese, and a luscious pudding topping. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and impressing guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Cake Layer:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: usually eggs, oil, and water)
For the Ricotta Layer:
- 1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Pudding Topping:
- 1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
Optional Garnish:
- Chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Cake Batter: Prepare the chocolate cake batter according to the instructions on the box and pour it into the prepared baking dish.
- Mix the Ricotta Layer: In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spoon the mixture over the cake batter.
- Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Make the Pudding Topping: Whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Fold in the whipped topping and spread over the cooled cake.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish: Garnish with chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips before serving.
Notes
- For a flavor variation, try using a different cake mix with complementary ricotta flavors.
- This cake is best served chilled and can be made a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
