Italian Love Cake Recipe
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Italian Love Cake

By: Rene 
"Easy to make and delicious too!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (182)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9 x 13 inch cake
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
  • 2 pints part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

  1. Prepare cake mix as directed on box. Pour batter into 9 x 13 x 2 inch greased baking dish. Set aside.
  2. Combine ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Blend well. Spread mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 75 minutes if using a glass baking dish, 90 minutes if using a metal pan.
  4. Blend pudding mix and milk until thickened. Blend in whipped topping. Spread over cooled cake.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 348 | Total Fat: 15.7g | Cholesterol: 68mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2007 by Pamcastle   view full review
As per other Posters, after preparing this cake I put saran wrap over the cake and put the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2006 by Vickie512   view full review
I've been making this cake for years, it's awesome!! My grandma used to make it when I was a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2007 by Momof2   view full review
This is one of the BEST cakes I have ever made. I was a little leary because the reviewers...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2004 by Chef Danielle Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is a richly delicious and impressive cake. Even though it got rave reviews from the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2004 by DAWN SHAW   view full review
This cake was very different and delicious ! I made it "light" by using fat-free ricotta,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2004 by JELENAP   view full review
I made this recipe several times and found that the quality of the cake mix makes all the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2008 by PrincessJenna   view full review
I had it once years ago at Mike's Pastry in the North End of Boston and was never able to find...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2003 by schmerna   view full review
Very good, the ricotta layer sinks and divides the chocolate cake into two layers. Its makes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by ROBYNSONG   view full review
I absolutely love this recipe! It is my new favorite as a fancier birthday cake or party...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2008 by elissa s   view full review
Cake was fabulous. Big hit at the party I took it too. I added mini chocolate chips to the...

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