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Delicious chocolate love cake decorated for a special occasion

Chocolate Italian Love Cake

A delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate cake with creamy ricotta and a fluffy cocoa frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix Use your favorite boxed chocolate cake mix.
  • 1 cup water You can substitute with almond milk for a nuttier flavor.
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
Ricotta Layer
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Stir until well combined, and pour this rich batter into your prepared baking pan.
  3. In another bowl, blend ricotta cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Spread this delightful mixture evenly over the chocolate cake batter.
Baking
  1. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
  2. In a medium bowl, completely beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Then add heavy cream and cocoa powder, and beat until fluffy.
  3. Once the cake is cooled, spread the cocoa cream cheese frosting over the top.
  4. Slice and serve this delicious Chocolate Italian Love Cake, enjoying every bite!

Notes

For serving, consider adding a dollop of whipped cream or fresh berries. It can also be enjoyed with a scoop of ice cream.