Italian Love Cake Recipe: A Decadent Dessert with a Magical Twist
Indulge in our Italian Love Cake Recipe: A Decadent Dessert with a Magical Twist. This enchanting dessert harmoniously blends rich, creamy ricotta and moist chocolate cake, creating a delightful layered treat that is sure to impress at any gathering. With effortless layers that form during baking, this recipe is as easy as it is delicious. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet everyday indulgence, the Italian Love Cake features a luscious pudding frosting that elevates its appeal. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply treating yourself, this cake will leave your guests enchanted and coming back for more.
- 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 and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, prepare the chocolate cake batter according to the package directions.
- Pour the chocolate batter into the greased pan, then carefully layer the ricotta mixture on top without stirring.
- Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes until set in the center; allow cooling completely in the pan.
- For the frosting, whisk together pudding mix and cold milk until thickened; fold in whipped topping.
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg