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Italian Love Cake Recipe

Italian Love Cake Recipe
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This Italian Love Cake is a rich and comforting dessert featuring a creamy ricotta layer baked beneath a moist chocolate cake, topped with a luscious chocolate pudding frosting. Perfectly balanced in flavors and textures, it’s an indulgent treat that combines the classic taste of Italian ricotta cheese with the beloved chocolate cake, finished with a light and fluffy pudding topping.

Ingredients

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Ricotta Layer

  • 2 (15 oz) containers ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)

Chocolate Cake

  • 1 (15.25 oz) box chocolate cake mix
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 large eggs

Pudding Frosting

  • 1 (5 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping, thawed

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Make the ricotta layer: In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition to achieve a creamy, smooth consistency.
  3. Prepare chocolate cake batter: Follow the instructions on the box to combine the chocolate cake mix with vegetable oil, water, and eggs, stirring until the batter is well mixed and smooth.
  4. Assemble layers: Pour the chocolate cake batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Then carefully spoon or pour the ricotta mixture on top of the batter, spreading gently to cover the surface.
  5. Bake the cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean. Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. Prepare pudding frosting: While the cake cools, whisk the instant chocolate pudding mix with 3 cups of cold milk until thickened. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until fully combined and smooth.
  7. Frost and chill: Spread the pudding frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 4 hours to allow it to set and flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

  • Using room temperature eggs helps achieve a smoother ricotta layer.
  • Make sure the cake is fully cooled before frosting to prevent the pudding topping from melting.
  • For best flavor, chill the cake overnight.
  • You can substitute the whipped topping with homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
  • Store leftover cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: Italian love cake, ricotta cake, chocolate cake with ricotta, layered dessert, chocolate pudding frosting, Italian dessert

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