Italian Love Cake Recipe: A Decadent Dessert with a Magical Twist
Indulge in the delightful layers of our Italian Love Cake Recipe: A Decadent Dessert with a Magical Twist. This enchanting dessert features a rich chocolate cake base topped with a creamy ricotta layer that sinks into the cake during baking, creating an impressive layered effect. With its stunning presentation and delectable flavors, this cake is perfect for holidays, gatherings, or any occasion when you want to impress guests effortlessly. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, simply chill before serving to enhance its flavors and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 (15 oz) containers ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 (15.25 oz) box chocolate cake mix
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 3 large eggs
- 1 (5 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, blend ricotta cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time.
- Prepare chocolate cake batter according to package directions with oil, water, and eggs.
- Pour chocolate batter into the pan; gently layer ricotta mixture on top without stirring.
- Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling completely.
- Whisk together pudding mix and milk until thickened; fold in whipped topping.
- Frost cooled cake with pudding mixture and chill for at least four hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg