Easy Ricotta Cake

A rich layer of sweetened ricotta is spread over yellow cake for a decadent sheet cake that is easy to make ahead and will feed a crowd.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 491 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 (32 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 5 eggs, divided
• 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix (such as Duncan Hines® Butter Golden)
• 7 tablespoons softened butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 3

Blend cake mix, 3 eggs, milk, and softened butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until moistened, about 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium and beat until batter is smooth, about 4 minutes. Pour into prepared pan.

Step 4

Beat remaining 2 eggs, ricotta cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl until smooth. Pour evenly over cake batter in the pan.

Step 5

Chill cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.