Italian Love Cake Recipe - Easy to Make, Decadent Dessert
This Italian Love Cake is a decadent, three-layer dessert featuring a rich chocolate cake base, a creamy ricotta cheese layer, and a light chocolate pudding topping. Perfect for special occasions or as a crowd-pleasing treat, this cake is easy to make and delivers incredible flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 box 18.25 oz chocolate cake mix
- 2 pints part-skim ricotta cheese
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 1 small box 3.9 oz instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1 container 12 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Start by mixing the chocolate cake batter according to the package instructions. Pour it into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside. Think of this as the foundation of your cake—solid, reliable, and oh-so-chocolatey.
- Make the Ricotta Layer: In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Blend until smooth and creamy. Spread this mixture evenly over the cake batter. Don’t worry if it looks messy; it will bake into perfection.
- Bake to Perfection: Pop the dish into the oven at 350°F (175°C). If you’re using a glass pan, bake for 75 minutes; for metal pans, go for 90 minutes. Trust us—the wait is worth it.
- Add the Finishing Touch: While the cake cools, mix the chocolate pudding with milk until thickened. Fold in the whipped topping for a dreamy, cloud-like texture. Spread this heavenly concoction over the cooled cake, and voilà—you’ve just created edible art.
Notes
- The ricotta layer sinks to the bottom while baking, creating a cheesecake-like texture.
- For best results, use a metal baking pan and follow the recommended cooking time.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the pudding topping to prevent melting.