Italian Love Cake - My Recipes

✨ A Cake Worthy of Love and Celebration

I made this Italian Love Cake for my parents’ anniversary, and it completely stole the show. The contrast between the rich chocolate and the creamy ricotta layers was absolutely irresistible. My dad, who’s not one to rave about desserts, said it beat anything he’s ever tried from a bakery. That’s when I knew I had to share this recipe!

Ingredients

To create this unforgettable layered dessert, you’ll need the following:

For the Cake Base:

1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
Ingredients required by the cake mix (typically eggs, oil, and water)

For the Ricotta Layer:

2 pounds ricotta cheese
4 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Topping:

1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 1/2 cups cold milk
1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)

‍ Directions

Follow these easy steps for a cake that looks bakery-fancy but feels homemade with love:

Preheat & Prep:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Make the Cake Batter:
Prepare the chocolate cake mix as directed on the package. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Add the Ricotta Layer:
In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Carefully spoon this mixture over the unbaked cake batter. Do not stir—the layers will switch during baking!
Bake:
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely before adding the topping.
Make the Topping:
In a medium bowl, whisk the chocolate pudding mix with cold milk until thickened.
Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully combined.
Frost the Cake:
Spread the chocolate-whipped topping mixture evenly over the cooled cake.
Chill:
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Serve and Enjoy:
Slice and serve! This cake gets better as it chills, so savor every bite of this creamy, chocolaty delight.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Perfect for celebrations: Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or holidays.
Make-ahead friendly: Can be prepared a day in advance.
Rich and unique: The magical switch of layers makes for a stunning presentation.

Pro Tips

For a twist, try adding mini chocolate chips to the ricotta mixture.
You can substitute the pudding flavor—vanilla or cheesecake pudding work great too!
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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