Italian Love Cake

Ingredients:

1 Pkg Fudge Marble or Chocolate Cake Mix
2 lbs Ricotta Cheese
4 Eggs
3/4 C Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 Small Box Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix
1 C. Milk
8 oz. (1 tub) Frozen Non-dairy Whipped Topping (Coolwhip™)

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees; Grease or flour a 9 x 13 inch cake pan or individual desert dishes.

Prepare cake mix per package directions; Pour batter into prepared pan and set aside.

Blend ricotta cheese, eggs, sugar and vanilla with a mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Pour or spoon ricotta mixture evenly over unbaked cake batter. Do not mix! The cake will rise above the cheese mixture as it cooks.

Bake for 1 hour or until cake tester comes out dry. Cool in pan or on rack.

Frosting Preparation:
Combine instant pudding mix and milk; Add whipped topping and beat at a low speed until creamy. Spread frosting over top of the cooled cake.