Italian Love Cake is a rich, layered dessert that brings together the best of chocolate cake, ricotta cheesecake, and creamy pudding — all in one beautiful, make-ahead treat. Its name hints at the care and comfort baked into every slice.
Why You’ll Love It
Cheesecake-like texture: The ricotta filling is smooth and creamy, similar to cheesecake, but lighter.
Perfectly chocolaty: Satisfying for chocolate lovers, yet light enough for everyone to enjoy.
Make-ahead friendly: Best when chilled overnight, making it a great dessert for gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Cake Layer:
1 box chocolate cake mix
Eggs, oil, and water (as called for on the cake mix box)
For the Ricotta Layer:
2 lbs ricotta cheese
4 eggs
¾ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping:
1 box instant chocolate pudding mix (5.9 oz)
1½ cups cold milk
8 oz Cool Whip or whipped topping
How To Make Italian Love Cake
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