ITALIAN LOVE CAKE

ITALIAN LOVE CAKE


1 (18.25-oz.) package chocolate cake mix
2 pints part-skim ricotta cheese
¾ cup white sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup milk
1 (12-oz.) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
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Prepare cake mix as directed on box. Pour batter into 9x13x2-inch greased baking dish. Set aside.

Combine ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Blend well. Spread mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter.

Bake at 350^ for 75 minutes if using a glass baking dish, 90 minutes if using a metal pan.

Blend pudding mix and milk until thickened. Blend in whipped topping. Spread over cooked cake.

Yield: 18 servings.