Sicilian Love Cake

Name: Sicilian Love Cake
Ingredients: 1 box chocolate cake mix, plus the ingredients called for in the directions; Canola oil, for preparing the pan; 28 ounces ricotta cheese (3 1/2 cups); 4 ounces mascarpone (1/2 cup); 3 large eggs; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 10 ounces mascarpone (1 1/4 cups); 1 cup whole milk; One 3.9-ounce box instant chocolate pudding mix; 1 tablespoon sugar

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 box chocolate cake mix, plus the ingredients called for in the directions
Canola oil, for preparing the pan
28 ounces ricotta cheese (3 1/2 cups)
4 ounces mascarpone (1/2 cup)
3 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
10 ounces mascarpone (1 1/4 cups)
1 cup whole milk
One 3.9-ounce box instant chocolate pudding mix
1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

1

Preheat the oven according to the cake mix directions.
2

Coat a 9-by-13-inch pan with canola oil.
3

Prepare the cake batter according to the cake mix directions, pour into the prepared pan and set aside.
4

To make the filling: Combine the ricotta, mascarpone, eggs, sugar and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk until smooth.
5

Gently pour the filling onto the cake pan of chocolate batter so the top is completely white.
6

Bake until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean and the chocolate layer has risen to the top, about 40 minutes.
7

Let the cake cool completely.
8

To make the frosting: Just before serving, blend together the mascarpone, milk, chocolate pudding mix and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer until smooth.
9

Using an offset spatula, spread the frosting evenly over the cake and serve.