Description
Indulge in the delightful Italian Love Cake, a decadent dessert that harmoniously blends rich flavors and textures. This layered cake features a creamy ricotta base topped with a moist chocolate layer, all finished off with a luscious chocolate pudding topping. Perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to casual gatherings—this cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy sweet cravings alike. Its stunning presentation makes it a show-stopping centerpiece, while its make-ahead-friendly nature ensures you can enjoy it without stress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 containers (15 oz each) ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 box (5 oz) instant chocolate pudding
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth. Pour into the baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, oil, water, and eggs; pour over the ricotta layer.
- Bake for approximately 70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the topping, whisk together instant pudding and milk until thickened, then fold in whipped topping.
- Once cooled, spread topping evenly over the cake and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg