Description
Italian Love Cake is a layered chocolate and ricotta dessert that magically flips during baking—creating a creamy, rich, and stunningly beautiful treat that’s perfect for special occasions or easy indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 2 pounds ricotta cheese
- 4 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions and pour the batter into the dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix ricotta cheese and eggs until smooth and well combined.
- Gently spoon the ricotta mixture over the cake batter without mixing it in.
- Bake for 60 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving. Chill for a few hours for a firmer texture, if desired.
Notes
- Use red velvet cake mix for a colorful variation.
- Add vanilla extract or orange zest to the ricotta layer for extra flavor.
- Top with whipped cream or chocolate pudding once cooled, if desired.
- Chilling the cake enhances its texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
