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Italian Love Cake Recipe

Italian Love Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the decadent layers of Italian Love Cake, a heavenly dessert that combines rich ricotta cheese, moist chocolate cake, and a luscious chocolate pudding frosting.

Ingredients

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Ricotta Layer

  • 2 (15-ounce) containers ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)

Chocolate Cake

  • 1 (15.25-ounce) box chocolate or Devil’s Food cake mix
  • 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 large eggs

Chocolate Pudding Frosting

  • 1 (5-ounce) box instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping, thawed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Prepare Ricotta Layer: In a mixing bowl, beat ricotta cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until combined.
  3. Prepare Cake Batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together chocolate cake mix, oil, water, and eggs until smooth.
  4. Layer the Cake: Pour the cake batter into the baking dish, then carefully pour the ricotta mixture over it without mixing.
  5. Bake: Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes until the center is set. Let it cool completely.
  6. Prepare Frosting: Whisk pudding mix and cold milk for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Fold in whipped topping.
  7. Assemble the Cake: Spread the pudding frosting over the cooled cake. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

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Keywords: Italian Love Cake, Chocolate Cake, Ricotta Cake, Dessert Recipe

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