Italian Love Cake

Italian Love Cake layers rich chocolate cake with creamy ricotta filling and fluffy chocolate pudding frosting creating magical dessert perfect celebrations.

This easy 15-minute prep bake serves 12-15 in 9×13 pan ideal potlucks parties Valentine’s Day.

Why This Recipe Works

Boxed cake mix provides foolproof base. Ricotta sinks through batter creating distinct cheesecake layer during baking. Instant pudding whipped topping sets firm yet light without heavy frosting effort. Self-layering magic requires no special skills.

Ingredients & Prep

Cake: 1 box chocolate cake mix + ingredients called for (usually 3 eggs ½ cup oil 1 cup water).
Ricotta Layer: 32 oz ricotta cheese, 4 eggs, ¾ cup sugar, 1 tsp vanilla.
Frosting: 5.9 oz instant chocolate pudding mix, 1½ cups cold milk, 16 oz whipped topping thawed.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat oven 350°F spray 9×13 pan nonstick. Prepare cake batter package directions pour pan. Beat ricotta eggs sugar vanilla smooth 2 minutes spoon evenly over batter. Bake 60 minutes center set slightly jiggly cool completely. Whisk pudding mix milk 2 minutes thickens fold whipped topping spread cooled cake. Refrigerate 6 hours overnight slice serve chilled.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Refrigerate covered 5 days. Freeze individual slices 2 months thaw refrigerator.

FAQs

Ricotta sinks properly? Don’t overmix batter spoon carefully. Cracks top? Normal cooling process. Pudding runny? Chill longer full 6 hours minimum.

Conclusion

Italian Love Cake delivers effortless layered perfection chocolate ricotta pudding magic.

Italian Love Cake

Print Recipe

A classic Italian Love Cake with magical layers rich chocolate cake on the bottom, a creamy ricotta filling in the center, and fluffy chocolate pudding whipped topping on top for a decadent crowd-pleasing dessert.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Yield: 12 servings 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Italian-American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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• Cake Layer:
• 1 box chocolate cake mix
• Ingredients listed on cake mix box
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• Ricotta Layer:
• 2 lbs ricotta cheese
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
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• Topping:
• 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 oz)
• 1 cup cold milk
• 1 tub whipped topping

Instructions

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
• 2. Prepare chocolate cake batter according to package directions and pour into prepared dish.
• 3. In a bowl, beat ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
• 4. Carefully spoon ricotta mixture evenly over cake batter.
• 5. Bake for 55–60 minutes until center is set.
• 6. Cool cake completely.
• 7. Prepare pudding by whisking pudding mix with cold milk until thick.
• 8. Fold whipped topping into pudding until smooth.
• 9. Spread pudding mixture over cooled cake.
• 10. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.

Notes

• Cake layers reverse during baking this is normal.
• Best served chilled for clean slices.
• Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 slice
• Calories: 420
• Sugar: 34g
• Sodium: 380mg
• Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 11g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 11g
• Cholesterol: 110mg

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