Description
Italian Love Cake is a heavenly dessert that beautifully combines rich Italian flavors, making it a beloved treat across the United States. This decadent layered cake features a creamy ricotta cheese base complemented by a moist chocolate cake layer, topped with a luscious chocolate pudding whipped topping. Ideal for special occasions or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, each bite offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors that will leave everyone wanting more. Experience the joy of baking with this easy-to-follow recipe that promises to impress guests and bring smiles to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 containers (15 oz each) ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- ½ cup canola or vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 3 large eggs (for pudding)
- 1 box (5 oz) instant chocolate pudding
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, blend ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and room temperature eggs until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, oil, and water; mix until blended.
- Pour half of the chocolate batter into the prepared baking dish, followed by half of the ricotta mixture. Repeat with remaining batter and ricotta.
- Bake for approximately 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the topping, whisk together eggs and instant pudding mix; gradually add cold milk until thickened.
- Once cooled, spread the pudding mixture on top and finish with whipped topping. Chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg