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Italian Love Cake

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A delightful layered dessert featuring creamy ricotta and rich chocolate cake, topped with chocolate pudding frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 15-ounce containers of ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 15.25-ounce box chocolate or devil’s food cake mix
  • 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 5-ounce box instant chocolate pudding
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 8-ounce container whipped topping, thawed

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. Combine the ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and 4 large eggs in a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Mix the chocolate cake mix, canola oil, water, and 3 large eggs in another bowl until smooth.
  5. Pour the chocolate cake batter into the greased baking dish. Spoon the ricotta mixture over the chocolate batter without mixing.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Whisk together the instant chocolate pudding and cold milk in a large bowl until smooth. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
  8. Spread the chocolate pudding over the cooled cake once baked.
  9. Top with thawed whipped topping.
  10. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

For a unique twist, swap chocolate cake for vanilla or red velvet mix. Serve with chocolate sauce or fresh berries.

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