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:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cool:
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack.
- 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!
