21 servings: Discover the Ultimate Italian Love Cake!
A delightful Italian Love Cake featuring rich layers of Devil’s Food cake and creamy ricotta, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 21 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box Devil’s Food cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the Devil’s Food cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
- Pour half of the cake batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In another bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Spread the ricotta mixture over the cake batter in the pan.
- Pour the remaining cake batter over the ricotta layer.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips and cocoa powder on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving.
- Whip the heavy cream and serve it on top of each slice if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat ricotta cheese.
- Allow the cake to chill in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving for better flavor.
- This cake can be made a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg