Italian Chocolate Cake

Name: Italian Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Ingredients: 1 box chocolate cake mix (and ingredients necessary to prepare the cake); 2 lbs. ricotta cheese; 4 eggs; ¾ cup sugar; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1 box (3¾ oz) instant chocolate pudding mix; 1 cup milk; 8 oz. Cool Whip, thawed

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 60

Total: 75

Servings: 12

Author : CakesCottage

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9 x 13" pan with nonstick spray.

Step 2

Prepare cake batter as directed on box and pour into 9 x 13 pan.

Step 3

In separate bowl, combine ricotta, sugar, eggs, and vanilla and mix well.

Step 4

Carefully pour the cheese mixture over the top of the unbaked cake batter, spreading as evenly as possible.

Step 5

Bake the cake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely. Do not frost until completely cool. Best to refrigerate overnight.

Step 6

Make chocolate pudding according to package directions and fold in cool whip. Spread over the cake, cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving.

Step 7

Decorate with cherries and sprinkles, Christmas sprinkles or simply dust with cocoa powder.