For an extra touch of indulgence, sprinkle chocolate shavings over the finished cake. Ensure the ricotta cheese is well-drained to prevent a watery layer. Using a springform pan is not recommended.
Italian Love Cake
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 15 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 35 mins
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SERVING18 People
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VIEWS901
Experience a symphony of flavors with this delightful Italian Love Cake! A moist chocolate base embraces a creamy ricotta layer, all crowned with a luscious chocolate pudding topping. Easy to create and impossible to resist, it's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate40 g
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Cholesterol91 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein11 g
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Saturated Fat9 g
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Sodium325 mg
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Sugar25 g
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Fat20 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish to ensure easy release. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, 3 of the eggs, and vegetable oil. Using an electric mixer, beat until thoroughly combined, approximately 2 minutes. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and set aside. (Prep time: 10 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View For the luscious ricotta layer, in a separate bowl, blend the ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and the remaining 1 egg until smooth and well combined. Gently spread this mixture evenly over the top of the chocolate cake batter. (Prep time: 10 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Carefully place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will take approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes if using a glass baking dish, or 1 hour and 30 minutes if using a metal pan. Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack before topping. (Bake time: 75-90 minutes, Cool time: 60 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View To create the topping, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and milk in a bowl until the mixture begins to thicken. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until fully incorporated and smooth. Spread this decadent topping evenly over the cooled cake. (Prep time: 10 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. (Refrigerate time: 30 minutes)
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Norval Grady
Sep 12, 2024Michael: I was skeptical about the ricotta, but it added a wonderful creamy texture. I'll definitely make this again.
Taya Nikolaus
Mar 22, 2023Jessica: Great recipe! Next time, I might try using a different flavor of pudding mix to experiment with the flavors.
Guiseppe Bogan
Jan 31, 2023Emily: Easy to follow recipe and the cake turned out perfect. I used a metal pan and it was done in 1 hour 20 minutes.
Jimmy Sipes
Nov 27, 2022David: My kids devoured this cake! I added some mini chocolate chips to the ricotta filling for extra fun.
Litzy Collins
Jul 22, 2022Sarah: This cake was a hit at my family gathering! Everyone loved the combination of chocolate and ricotta.