Description
This Italian Love Cake is a deliciously unique dessert that layers rich chocolate cake with creamy ricotta cheese filling, creating a dreamy, indulgent treat! It’s the perfect mix of chocolatey goodness and creamy sweetness, with a dusting of powdered sugar to top it off. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix (or homemade chocolate cake)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- For the Ricotta Layer:
- 1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- For the Topping:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions using water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and egg. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Carefully spoon the ricotta mixture over the chocolate cake batter. Do not mix; the ricotta will sink into the cake as it bakes.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Serve and enjoy this decadent, creamy dessert!
Notes
- Feel free to add a bit of chocolate chips or cocoa powder to the ricotta mixture for an extra chocolatey twist!
- This cake can be made a day ahead of time. Just store it in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
- For a more decadent treat, drizzle melted chocolate over the top before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg