Description
A delicious chocolate cake enriched with creamy ricotta, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz Ricotta Cheese
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix
- 1/2 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup Water
- 1 box Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 8 oz Whipped Topping (Cool Whip)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Combine ricotta cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a mixing bowl; blend until smooth. Gradually incorporate eggs.
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix by combining it with oil, water, and eggs until smooth.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and layer the ricotta mixture on top.
- Bake for 1 to 1 hours; the center should be slightly jiggly but fully cooked.
- Cool the cake to room temperature before frosting.
- Mix the instant pudding with milk and fold in whipped topping gently.
- Spread the frosting on the cooled cake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Substitute ricotta with mascarpone for a denser texture.
- Use a sugar alternative for a healthier option.
- Opt for pure vanilla for a richer taste.
- Swap chocolate cake mix with white or lemon cake mix for variations.
- Olive oil adds a unique twist.
- Try vanilla pudding for a lighter option.
- Substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk for dairy-free.
- Homemade whipped cream can be used instead of Cool Whip.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg