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Italian Love Cake

Decadent Italian Love Cake That Melts in Your Mouth

The Italian Love Cake is a delightful layered dessert combining rich chocolate and creamy ricotta, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ricotta Layer
  • 2 cups Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with sugar alternative
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract preferably pure
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
For the Chocolate Layer
  • 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix can substitute with preferred chocolate cake mix
  • 1/2 cup Oil (Canola or Vegetable) may use melted butter
  • 1 cup Milk whole milk recommended
For the Frosting
  • 1 box Chocolate Pudding instant pudding mix
  • 2 cups Whipped Topping (Cool Whip) can replace with homemade whipped cream

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the devil’s food cake mix, oil, water, and eggs until smooth.
  4. Pour the chocolate batter into the greased pan, then gently pour the ricotta mixture on top.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
  6. Whisk together chocolate pudding mix and milk until thickened, then fold in whipped topping.
  7. Spread the chocolate frosting evenly over the cooled cake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  8. Slice and serve the Italian Love Cake, showcasing its beautiful layers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Refrigerating the cake enhances the flavors. For best results, use room temperature eggs.

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