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Italian Love Cake

Irresistible Italian Love Cake: A Layered Dessert Delight

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This Italian Love Cake is a delightful layered dessert with rich chocolate and creamy ricotta that captivates the senses and pleases the palate.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Substitute with yellow or white cake mix if preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can be replaced with melted butter for extra flavor.
  • 3 large Eggs Make sure they are at room temperature for best results.
  • 1 cup Water Essential for blending the cake mix.
For the Ricotta Layer
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese Part-skim or mascarpone can replace half if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond or orange extract can be alternatives.
For the Frosting
  • 1 box Instant Pudding Mix Try dark chocolate pudding mix for a richer flavor.
  • 2 cups Milk Whole milk works best for the frosting.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, 3 eggs, and vegetable oil. Blend on low speed until combined.
  3. In another bowl, beat together the ricotta cheese, 4 eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the chocolate cake batter into the greased pan and gently spoon the ricotta mixture over it.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes until the center is set.
  6. Remove from oven and cool in the pan for about 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  7. Whisk together the pudding mix and milk until combined, then fold in the whipped topping.
  8. Spread the frosting over the chilled cake and refrigerate for another 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For a gluten-free version, substitute with gluten-free cake mix and ensure pudding mix is gluten-free.

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