Italian Love Cake

Description
Contributed by Tina at World Recipes Y-Group
 * Makes one 9 x 13 inch cake

Ingredients

 * 1 (18½ ounce) package chocolate cake mix
 * 2 pints part-skim ricotta cheese
 * ¾ cup white sugar
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 4 eggs
 * 1 (3 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
 * 1 cup milk
 * 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

 * 1) Prepare cake mix as directed on box. Pour batter into 9 x 13 x 2 inch greased baking dish. Set aside.
 * 2) Combine ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Blend well.
 * 3) Spread mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter.
 * 4) Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 75 minutes if using a glass baking dish, 90 minutes if using a metal pan.
 * 5) Blend pudding mix and milk until thickened.
 * 6) Blend in whipped topping.
 * 7) Spread over cooled cake.