Go Back
–+ servings
Italian Love Cake

Italian Love Cake: A Chocolate Dream You Can't Resist

Italian Love Cake is a delightful dessert combining chocolate base, creamy cheesecake, and whipped topping, perfect for any gathering.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Base
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Use homemade chocolate cake batter for a personal touch.
  • 1 cup Water Room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 3 large Eggs
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
  • 2 cups Cream Cheese Softened.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
For the Whipped Topping
  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream Cold.
  • 1/3 cup Powdered Sugar Sifted.
  • 3 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Sifted.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For Garnish
  • Chocolate Curls/Shavings For decoration.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Mix the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large bowl until smooth, then pour into the pan.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix ricotta, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until creamy; pour over the chocolate cake mix.
  4. Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set; let cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  5. Whip the cream, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla until soft peaks form, then spread over the cooled cake.
  6. Garnish with chocolate curls and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter. Do not overmix the cheesecake layer to avoid cracks after baking. Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the whipped topping.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!