Italian Love Cake

Italian Love Cake is a unique and incredibly delicious dessert, combining a rich chocolate cake base with a creamy, cheesecake-like ricotta filling, all topped with a light and airy chocolate pudding topping. It’s a truly indulgent and satisfying cake that’s perfect for any occasion.

Italian Love Cake

Ingredients:

For the Cake Batter:

For the Filling:

For the Topping:

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven & Prep Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and 3 eggs. Mix with an electric mixer until the batter is smooth and well combined. Set aside.
3. Prepare Filling: In another large bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, 4 eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
4. Assemble Cake: Pour the prepared chocolate cake batter into the greased baking dish. Carefully spoon the ricotta filling on top of the cake batter. Don’t worry if it doesn’t cover perfectly; the filling will sink into the cake as it bakes.
5. Bake Cake: Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick into the cake portion (not the filling) comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack before adding the topping.
6. Prepare Topping: In a large bowl, add the chilled milk and instant chocolate pudding mix. Whisk vigorously for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens. Gently fold in the thawed frozen whipped topping just until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
7. Top & Chill: Spread the prepared chocolate pudding topping evenly over the cooled cake. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours (or until thoroughly chilled) before slicing and serving.