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Italian Love Cake

Irresistible Italian Love Cake: A Creamy Delight to Share

This Italian Love Cake combines fluffy chocolate cake layers with creamy ricotta for a decadent dessert experience.
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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: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ricotta Layer
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese Can substitute with mascarpone.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Alternative sweeteners could work.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used as a substitute.
  • 3 large Eggs Use the freshest eggs possible.
For the Chocolate Cake
  • 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix Can substitute with white or flavored cake mixes.
  • 1/2 cup Oil (Canola or Vegetable) Olive oil can enhance flavor.
For the Pudding Frosting
  • 1 box Chocolate Pudding Variations can include vanilla pudding.
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Non-dairy milk alternatives can be used.
  • 8 oz Cool Whip Substitution: stabilized whipped cream.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowls
  • hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine devil's food cake mix, oil, water, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
  5. Pour chocolate cake batter into the baking dish and layer the ricotta mixture on top.
  6. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
  7. While cooling, prepare frosting with chocolate pudding mix and whole milk, then fold in Cool Whip.
  8. Once cooled, frost the cake with the chocolate pudding mixture and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, prepare the cake a day in advance to enhance flavor. Store in an airtight container to keep fresh.

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