Description

Looking for the best Italian Love Cake ideas? This quick and easy dessert is simple to prepare yet delivers impressive layers of chocolate cake creamy ricotta and smooth topping. It works as a healthy feeling treat in balanced portions and is one of the best make ahead desserts for holidays birthdays potlucks and family events. Perfect for sharing and easy to slice this Italian Love Cake is a reliable crowd pleasing option to save for any occasion.

Ingredients

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1 box chocolate cake mix
4 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
2 cups ricotta cheese
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 container whipped topping

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish then mix cake mix eggs oil and water until smooth and pour into dish.
In another bowl whisk ricotta sugar eggs and vanilla until creamy and gently spread over cake batter without mixing.
Bake for 55 to 60 minutes until set then cool completely at room temperature.
Whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes until thick then fold in whipped topping gently.
Spread topping evenly over cooled cake and refrigerate at least 4 hours before slicing for best results.

Notes

Drain ricotta if watery.
Chill overnight for clean slices.
Use fudge pudding for richer flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 420
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 380mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 95mg