Italian Love Cake

Indulge in the delightful layers of an **Italian Love Cake**, a decadent dessert that combines creamy ricotta, rich chocolate cake, and a luscious pudding-topped finish. This show-stopping treat starts with a boxed chocolate cake mix, elevated by a smooth ricotta cheese blend that magically switches places with the cake batter during baking, creating distinct layers of texture and flavor. Finished with a creamy topping made with vanilla pudding and whipped topping, this cake is chilled to perfection, making it an ideal make-ahead dessert for gatherings or romantic occasions. With just 20 minutes of prep and simple ingredients like eggs, milk, and sugar, this easy yet impressive cake serves up to 12 and promises pure indulgence in every bite. Perfect for lovers of Italian-inspired desserts, no one can resist the charm of this velvety, flavor-packed cake!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 box Chocolate cake mix
• 1.25 cups Whole milk
• 32 ounces Ricotta cheese
• 4 pieces Large eggs
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 box (5.1 ounces) Vanilla instant pudding mix
• 8 ounces Whipped topping (Cool Whip or similar)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by lightly greasing it with nonstick spray or butter.

Step 2

Prepare the chocolate cake batter according to the instructions on the box. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Pour the prepared chocolate cake batter evenly into the greased baking dish.

Step 5

Carefully spoon the ricotta mixture over the top of the cake batter. The layers will switch position during baking, so do not stir or mix.

Step 6

Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the cake to cool completely in the baking dish before proceeding to the topping.

Step 8

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and 1 cup of whole milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.

Step 9

Fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until smooth and creamy.

Step 10

Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the top of the cooled cake as the final layer.

Step 11

Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 12

Slice and serve chilled. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2483.6 grams (2483.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5596

Total Fat 212.70g	273%
Saturated Fat 125.20g	626%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 1337mg	446%
Sodium 4100mg	178%
Total Carbohydrate 859.80g	313%
Dietary Fiber 10.00g	36%
Total Sugars 479.70g
Protein 161.40g	323%

Vitamin D 294IU	1471%
Calcium 4711mg	362%
Iron 21mg	118%
Potassium 2398mg	51%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.9%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 57.3%