Italian Ricotta Cake

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Intensity:

• Difficulty Level: Easy

Ingredients:

• 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
• 3 large eggs
• 1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare Cake Batter:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, vegetable oil, water, and 3 eggs. Mix according to the package directions until well combined.
3. Prepare Ricotta Mixture:
   • In a separate mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), and the remaining 3 eggs. Mix until smooth and well combined.
4. Layer Mixtures:
   • Pour the prepared cake batter into the greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
   • Carefully spoon the ricotta mixture over the cake batter, spreading it out as evenly as possible.
5. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The ricotta mixture will sink into the cake as it bakes, creating a layered effect.
6. Cool:
   • Allow the cake to cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack.
7. Serve:
   • Before serving, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar.
   • Slice and enjoy your Italian Ricotta Cake!

Nutrition Information (per serving, assuming 12 servings):

• Calories: 320 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Protein: 6g
• Fat: 15g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 28g
• Sodium: 300mg

Enjoy your delicious and easy Italian Ricotta Cake!