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Italian Love Cake Recipe

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Italian Love Cake is a rich and indulgent layered dessert featuring a moist chocolate cake base, a creamy ricotta and sugar filling, topped with smooth chocolate pudding. This no-fuss recipe combines simple ingredients to create a delightful treat perfect for special occasions or whenever a sweet craving strikes.

Ingredients

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Cake Layer

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • Ingredients required by cake mix (usually eggs, oil, water)

Ricotta Mixture

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs

Topping

  • 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk (for pudding)

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Bake Cake: Preheat your oven according to cake mix instructions. Prepare the chocolate cake batter as directed on the box, pour into a greased baking pan, and bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
  2. Make Ricotta Filling: In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sugar, and eggs. Whisk together until smooth and well blended.
  3. Assemble Cake: Once the cake has cooled, spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the entire surface of the cake layer.
  4. Prepare Pudding: Whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and cold milk according to package instructions until thickened.
  5. Add Pudding Topping and Chill: Spread the prepared chocolate pudding evenly over the ricotta layer. Cover the assembled cake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set and chilled through.

Notes

  • Ensure the cake is completely cooled before assembling to prevent the ricotta mixture from melting.
  • For best results, use whole milk for the pudding to achieve a creamy texture.
  • This cake can be prepared a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
  • If desired, garnish the top with chocolate shavings or fresh berries before serving.

Keywords: Italian Love Cake, chocolate cake, ricotta dessert, layered cake, Italian dessert

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