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Italian Love Cake

Indulge in Italian Love Cake: A Sweet Slice of Heaven

Italian Love Cake is a heavenly layered dessert combining chocolate cake, creamy ricotta, and luscious pudding.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ricotta Layer
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese Can substitute with mascarpone.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can also be used.
  • 3 large Eggs Consider flax eggs for a vegan option.
For the Cake Layer
  • 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix Alternative mixes can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Oil Can substitute with applesauce.
For the Topping
  • 1 pkg Chocolate Pudding Any instant pudding flavor can be used.
  • 2 cups Milk Dairy alternatives work for lactose-free.
  • 8 oz Whipped Topping Homemade whipped cream is an option.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Combine ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract; blend until smooth. Add eggs and mix until incorporated.
  3. In another bowl, combine cake mix, oil, water, and eggs. Mix until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  4. Pour the cake batter into the greased baking dish, spreading evenly.
  5. Pour the ricotta mixture over the cake batter carefully.
  6. Bake for 1 to 1 hour and 10 minutes, checking with a toothpick.
  7. Cool the cake to room temperature in the baking dish.
  8. Prepare the chocolate pudding according to package instructions.
  9. Fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until blended.
  10. Spread the pudding and whipped topping mixture over the cooled cake, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill overnight and use a serrated knife for clean slices.

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