Magical Love Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Chocolate Pudding Frosting

01 - 1 5-ounce box of instant chocolate pudding mix
02 - 3 cups of cold milk
03 - 1 8-ounce tub of whipped topping, thawed

→ Ricotta Layer

04 - 2 containers (15 ounces each) of ricotta cheese
05 - 1 cup sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - 4 eggs (large), at room temperature

→ Chocolate Cake

08 - 1 box (15.25 ounces) chocolate or devil's food cake mix
09 - 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
10 - 1 cup water
11 - 3 large eggs

# Instructions:

01 - Pop the pan in the oven, baking for 60-70 minutes. The center should have a slight jiggle, and a toothpick test near the center should come out nearly clean. Let it cool off completely at room temperature.
02 - Combine the instant pudding mix with cold milk in a bowl. Stir for a couple minutes until it thickens up. Once set, gently fold the whipped topping into the pudding until it’s fluffy and smooth.
03 - Spoon the chocolate frosting evenly over the top of the cooled cake. Cover it and stick it in the fridge for at least four hours, but it’s even better left overnight.
04 - Warm your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13 pan with cooking spray. Set aside while you start mixing.
05 - Dump the ricotta, sugar, and vanilla into a big bowl. Use a hand or stand mixer to blend until smooth—it’ll take a couple of minutes. Then crack in the eggs, one by one, beating after each until creamy.
06 - Throw the cake mix, eggs, oil, and water into a separate bowl. Stir or whisk until the batter's silky and lump-free.
07 - Pour the chocolate batter into the prepared dish, spreading it evenly. Slowly pour the ricotta mixture on top of the batter. Don’t stress if it looks odd—the layers will magically swap as it bakes.

# Notes:

01 - During baking, the cake and ricotta layers switch, with the cake rising on top.
02 - Chilling overnight makes the flavors and texture even better!
03 - For an extra touch, sprinkle cocoa, chocolate curls, or serve with fresh berries.
04 - Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to five days.

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