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Quick & Easy Italian Love Cake

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Quick & easy Italian love cake is a layered dessert with chocolate cake, creamy ricotta filling, and a smooth pudding topping. As it bakes, the layers flip, creating a magical and delicious surprise that’s perfect for any occasion.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours (including chilling)
  • Yield: 12–15 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients on the box: eggs, oil, water)
  • 2 lbs ricotta cheese
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 1/2 cups cold milk
  • 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare chocolate cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix ricotta cheese, eggs, and sugar until smooth. Gently spoon this mixture over the cake batter—do not mix it in.
  4. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until set. The layers will naturally flip during baking.
  5. Let the cake cool completely.
  6. In a bowl, whisk pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Fold in the whipped topping.
  7. Spread the pudding layer evenly over the cooled cake.
  8. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • Chill the cake thoroughly before serving for best texture and flavor.
  • Try different pudding or cake mix flavors for variations—like vanilla cake with lemon pudding.
  • Top with mini chocolate chips, cocoa powder, or shaved chocolate for decoration.
  • Can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
  • Not ideal for freezing due to the whipped topping layer.

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