Description
An indulgent multi-layered dessert featuring a smooth ricotta layer atop moist chocolate cake, finished with a fluffy chocolate pudding frosting. Perfect for celebrations or weekend baking.
Ingredients
Ricotta Layer:
2 (15 oz) containers ricotta cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature
Chocolate Cake Layer:
1 (15.25 oz) box chocolate cake mix
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
3 large eggs
Pudding Frosting:
1 (5 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
3 cups cold milk
1 (8 oz) container whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
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Mix ricotta, sugar, vanilla, and eggs until smooth.
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Prepare cake batter per instructions and pour it into the pan.
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Gently pour ricotta mixture over cake batter.
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Bake 1 to 1 hour 10 minutes until set. Let cool completely.
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Prepare frosting by whisking pudding mix and milk until thick; fold in whipped topping.
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Spread over cooled cake. Chill at least 4 hours before serving
Notes
- Cake and ricotta layers bake together—no extra pans needed.
- Frost gently and let chill to set the pudding layer.
- Store chilled; it keeps beautifully for days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
