Description
Welcome to your guide for making a “Decadent Italian Delight Cake.” This sumptuous dessert combines the creamy texture of ricotta cheese with the indulgent richness of chocolate, creating a perfect treat for any event or special occasion. Whether it’s a birthday, an anniversary or just a cozy family dinner, this cake promises to be a highlight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 15-ounce containers of ricotta cheese
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 15.25-ounce box of chocolate or devil’s food cake mix
- 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 1 cup of water
- 3 large eggs
- 1 5-ounce box of instant chocolate pudding
- 3 cups of cold milk
- 1 8-ounce container of whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Make the Ricotta Layer: Blend ricotta cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time.
- Prepare the Chocolate Cake: Whisk together cake mix, oil, water, and eggs. Pour into baking dish.
- Combine Layers: Pour ricotta mixture over the chocolate cake batter in the dish.
- Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the Frosting: Mix instant pudding with cold milk, fold in whipped topping.
- Frost the Cake: Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes