Description
A delightful dessert with layers of chocolate cake, ricotta, and chocolate pudding, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15-ounce) containers of ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box chocolate or devil’s food cake mix
- 1/2 cup canola or vegetable 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and 4 large eggs. Mix well until blended.
- In another bowl, prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package directions using the oil, water, and 3 large eggs.
- Pour the chocolate cake batter into the greased pan. Gently spoon the ricotta mixture on top; do not mix.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
- After the cake has cooled, spread the chocolate pudding mixture evenly over the top.
- Top with the thawed whipped topping, spreading gently.
Notes
For added flavor, mix a bit of almond extract into the ricotta layer. Serve chilled for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg