Busch Family Foods

1 package chocolate cake mix (Betty Crocker) and the ingredients needed to make it according to directions

2 lbs. ricotta

4 eggs

3/4 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1 (5.1 oz) package instant chocolate pudding

1 cup cold milk

8 oz Cool Whip

 

1.  Preheat oven to 350 and spray a 9x13 inch pan

2.  In a large bowl, mix together your cake mix according to the directions on the box and set aside

3.  In another bowl, using a hand mixer, beat together the ricotta cheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until smooth

4.  Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking dish.  Spread to fill the pan evenly.  Once the cake batter is in place, carefully pour the cheese mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter.  Spread to cover the cake batter as best you can.

5.  Bake the cake at 350 for 1 hour.  Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before frosting.

6.  Once the cake is cool, stir the pudding mix and milk together with a whisk until combined.  Carefully fold in the Cool 7.  Whip into the pudding until combined.

8.  Spread the pudding mixture  over the top of the cooled cake.  Cover the cake and refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving.  It tastes even better the next day.