Italian Love Cake Recipe
Description: Experience the decadent fusion of marble cake and cheesecake with a dreamy chocolate topping in this delightful Italian Love Cake recipe. It’s a culinary masterpiece that will transport your taste buds to chocolate eclair heaven!
- Cuisine: European
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: European, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Servings: 12
- Calories per serving: 507.2
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5 stars)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces non-dairy whipped topping
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
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Prepare Cake Batter: Follow the instructions on the cake mix box to prepare the batter. Grease and flour a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
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Prepare Cheesecake Mixture: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth.
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Layering: Pour the prepared cake batter into the greased and floured pan. Then, spoon the cheesecake mixture evenly over the top of the unbaked cake batter.
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Baking: Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cooling: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
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Prepare Chocolate Topping: In a mixing bowl, prepare the instant chocolate pudding mix according to the package instructions, using 1 cup of milk. Once the pudding is ready, gently fold in the non-dairy whipped topping until fully combined.
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Finishing Touch: Spread the chocolate pudding and whipped topping mixture evenly over the cooled cake.
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Refrigeration: Cover the cake with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the topping is set.
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Serving: Slice the Italian Love Cake into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the divine combination of flavors and textures!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 507.2
- Total Fat: 22.2g
- Saturated Fat: 12.5g
- Cholesterol: 103.5mg
- Sodium: 511.3mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 66.4g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.6g
- Sugar: 52.1g
- Protein: 13.2g
Indulge in the luxurious taste of this Italian Love Cake, where every bite is a celebration of love and chocolate bliss!
