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Italian Love Cake

Italian Love Cake is a beautiful layered dessert made with rich chocolate cake, a sweet ricotta filling, and a silky chocolate pudding topping. As it bakes, the layers magically switch places, creating a stunning cake worthy of any celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 Slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Chocolate Cake Layer
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • Ingredients listed on cake mix box eggs, oil, water
  • Ricotta Layer
  • 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Topping
  • 1 box 5.9 oz chocolate instant pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 container 8 oz whipped topping, thawed

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare chocolate cake batter according to package directions. Pour into dish.
  3. In a bowl, mix ricotta, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gently spoon ricotta mixture evenly over cake batter. Do not stir.
  5. Bake for 60 minutes. Layers will switch during baking.
  6. Cool the cake completely.
  7. Whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thick. Fold in whipped topping.
  8. Spread topping over cooled cake.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing and serving.
  10. .

Notes

Use whole milk ricotta for best texture.
Chill well before slicing for clean layers.
Tastes even better the next day.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days