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Italian Love Cake

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A delightful dessert combining layers of fluffy chocolate cake, rich ricotta cheese, and creamy chocolate pudding, perfect for special occasions.

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 and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and 4 large eggs until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package directions, adding oil and water.
  4. Pour half of the cake batter into the greased baking dish.
  5. Spread the ricotta mixture over the cake batter.
  6. Pour the remaining cake batter over the ricotta layer.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool completely.
  9. In a separate bowl, whisk the instant chocolate pudding with cold milk until thickened.
  10. Spread the pudding mixture over the cooled cake.
  11. Top with the thawed whipped topping, spreading it evenly.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Chill the cake before serving for best flavor.

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Keywords: cake, dessert, chocolate, ricotta, Italian

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