Description
A rich and creamy chocolate cake layered with ricotta and topped with a luscious frosting.
Ingredients
- 2 (15-ounce) containers ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 (15-ounce) box chocolate or Devil’s Food cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 cup water
- 3 large eggs
- 1 (5-ounce) box instant chocolate pudding
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
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Prepare the Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
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Make the Ricotta Layer: Beat ricotta, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Slowly mix in eggs until fully combined.
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Prepare the Cake Batter: Whisk cake mix, oil, water, and eggs until smooth.
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Assemble the Layers: Pour cake batter into the pan. Gently pour ricotta mixture evenly over the batter.
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Bake the Cake: Bake 60–70 minutes until set with slight jiggle in the center.
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Cool Completely: Let cake cool fully at room temperature before frosting.
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Make the Frosting: Whisk pudding and milk until thick. Rest 2–3 minutes, then fold in whipped topping.
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Chill and Serve: Spread frosting over cake. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure the ricotta is well-drained for a smoother mixture.
- For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips to the batter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg