Description
This Chocolate Ricotta Layered Cake is a decadent, easy-to-make dessert that features moist chocolate cake, sweet ricotta cheese, chocolate pudding, and whipped topping. Perfect for parties or make-ahead treats, it’s a rich and creamy layered cake that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- Ingredients listed on cake box (typically eggs, oil, water)
- 2 lbs ricotta cheese
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1½ cups cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Prepare cake batter according to package instructions and pour into dish.
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In a separate bowl, mix ricotta, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Gently spoon over the cake batter—don’t worry, it will sink as it bakes.
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Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until center is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cake cool completely.
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Whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thickened (about 2 minutes), then spread over cooled cake.
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Spread whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer.
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Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
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Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Ricotta layer will sink during baking—this is expected.
- Top with chocolate shavings, mini chips, or cocoa powder before serving.
- For best results, chill overnight.
