Description
Indulge in the luxurious Chocolate Ricotta Cake, a dessert that perfectly marries rich chocolate with creamy ricotta cheese. This decadent cake features moist layers of chocolate cake topped with a light and fluffy chocolate pudding frosting, making it an ideal treat for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion. Its elegant presentation will impress your guests while its delightful flavors satisfy every sweet tooth. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this cake ensures a memorable experience for both bakers and dessert lovers alike.
Ingredients
- 2 containers (15-ounce each) ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 3 large eggs (for frosting)
- 1 box (5-ounce) instant chocolate pudding
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 container (8-ounce) whipped topping (thawed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, beat ricotta cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together chocolate cake mix, oil, water, and eggs until smooth. Pour into the prepared dish.
- Spread the ricotta mixture over the chocolate batter evenly. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until set; cool completely.
- For the frosting, whisk together pudding mix and milk; let thicken for a few minutes before folding in thawed whipped topping.
- Frost the cooled cake and refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to maintain its structure. Customize toppings with fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for added flair.