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Indulge in Chocolate Ricotta Cake with Pudding Frosting

Chocolate Ricotta Cake with Pudding Frosting made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3.4 oz package instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the cake pans.
  2. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy.
  4. Add ricotta and eggs, mixing until smooth.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  6. Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake.
  7. Cool the cakes in pans before transferring to wire racks.
  8. Prepare the pudding frosting while cakes cool.
  9. Frost the cooled cakes generously with pudding frosting.
  10. Let the frosted cake set in the refrigerator before serving.