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Italian Love Cake

Indulge in Italian Love Cake: A Delightfully Decadent Treat

The Italian Love Cake features layers of creamy ricotta and rich chocolate, topped with a silky chocolate pudding frosting, making it a must-try dessert.
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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: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layer
  • 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix substitute with chocolate sponge for richer flavor
  • 1/2 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil can swap with melted butter
  • 3 large Eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup Water
For the Ricotta Layer
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese can substitute with mascarpone
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar coconut sugar can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract can add almond extract for variation
For the Pudding Topping
  • 1 pkg Chocolate Pudding may try different flavors
  • 2 cups Whole Milk can substitute with almond milk
  • 8 oz Whipped Topping (Cool Whip) or fresh whipped cream

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

How to Make Italian Love Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth, then gradually blend in the eggs.
  3. In another bowl, mix Devil's Food Cake mix, canola oil, water, and eggs until just combined.
  4. Pour the chocolate cake batter into the prepared baking dish, then gently pour the ricotta mixture over it.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes. Check for doneness.
  6. Once baked, let the cake cool to room temperature.
  7. In another bowl, whisk chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, then fold in whipped topping.
  8. After the cake has cooled, spread the pudding mixture evenly over the top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Garnish with chocolate shavings or fresh berries before serving for added flair.

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