Italian Love Cake- Perfect for Valentine’s Day Recipe
Italian Love Cake is a decadent and indulgent dessert perfect for celebrating love, making it an ideal choice for Valentine’s Day. This luscious cake features layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy ricotta cheese, and a fluffy chocolate pudding topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake Base:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: usually eggs, oil, and water)
Ricotta Layer:
- 2 lbs ricotta cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pudding Layer:
- 1 (5.1 oz) package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Cake Layer: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Prepare the chocolate cake batter according to package instructions and pour into the prepared dish.
- Add Ricotta Layer: In a separate bowl, mix ricotta cheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until well combined. Gently spoon the ricotta mixture over the unbaked chocolate cake batter. It will sink slightly and bake through the cake.
- Bake: Bake for 60 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Prepare and Add Pudding Layer: Whisk together chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until thickened (about 2 minutes). Fold in whipped topping. Spread over the cooled cake evenly.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving. Optional: garnish with chocolate curls or Valentine sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Italian Love Cake, Valentine's Day, Dessert, Chocolate, Ricotta