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Italian Love Cake

Decadent Italian Love Cake That Will Steal Your Heart

This Italian Love Cake is a rich indulgence, combining chocolate cake, creamy ricotta, and fluffy pudding for a delightful 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: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ricotta Layer
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can use sugar alternative
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract use pure for best taste
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Devil’s Food Cake Mix homemade chocolate cake can be used
  • 1/2 cup Oil (Canola or Vegetable) do not substitute with butter
For the Topping
  • 1 pkg Chocolate Pudding (Instant) can swap for different flavors
  • 2 cups Milk (Whole) almond or oat milk work too
  • 8 oz Whipped Topping (Cool Whip) can use homemade whipped cream

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy, then add the eggs one at a time.
  3. Prepare the devil’s food cake mix according to package instructions, then combine with oil, and whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour the chocolate cake batter into the prepared baking dish, then dollop the ricotta mixture on top, spreading gently.
  5. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes, checking for doneness.
  6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan to room temperature.
  7. While the cake cools, prepare the chocolate pudding by mixing with whole milk until smooth, letting it rest for a few minutes.
  8. Fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until fully combined.
  9. Spread the chocolate pudding topping evenly over the cooled ricotta layer.
  10. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allowing the cake to chill enhances the flavors and helps the pudding set beautifully.

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