Ricotta Cake with Cake Mix

An easy Italian ricotta cake recipe with a layer of moist butter cake and a creamy ricotta filling.

For another delicious ricotta dessert try this creamy 5-ingredient cannoli dip recipe or ricotta cookie recipe.

Looking for a simple ricotta cake recipe? Look no further because it doesn’t get any easier than this ricotta cake made with cake mix.

Made with ricotta cheese, a box of cake mix, and eggs, this cake is moist, dense, and full of flavor.

Ricotta Cake With Cake Mix

My family has an Italian background so we love making classic Italian desserts like Italian Amaretti Cookies, Italian Anise Cookies and this delicious ricotta cake.

But you all know I love me a good shortcut. That is why I love this easy Italian cake recipe so much!

The dense, moist cake tastes like it was made from scratch but in reality, the simple recipe starts with a box of cake mix and takes barely any effort to make.

How to Make Ricotta Cheese Cake at Home

Time for me to show you just how easy this cake is to make.

As always, start by gathering your ingredients.

Ingredients

• butter cake mix + the ingredients called for on box (likely eggs, water, and butter)
• whole milk ricotta cheese
• eggs
• granulated sugar
• vanilla extract
• powdered sugar, for topping

Helpful Baking Supplies

• 15 x 10 baking dish
• measuring cups
• hand mixer or stand mixer
• large mixing bowl
• spatula
• hand sifter

Making the cake

Preparing the Italian cheesecake is as easy as 1,2,3.

1. Mix the butter cake batter as directed on the box and pour the batter into the baking dish.
2. Combine the remaining ingredients and pour the ricotta mixture over the cake batter.
3. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown on top. Let the cake cool then top with a light dusting of powdered sugar and enjoy!

In some sort of baking magic, the ricotta cheese layer will be under the cake layer after baking. The science of baking never ceases to amaze me!

Enjoy the delicious cake on its own or with a dollop or whipped cream, fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries), and or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Or try topping with cherry pie filling. So good!

Can you use another kind of cake mix?

Absolutely! White cake mix, yellow cake mix, or vanilla cake mix will work well as a substitute for butter cake mix.

Does ricotta cake need to be refrigerated?

Yes! Cover any leftovers with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can let the cake sit at room temp for a few minutes before serving but to be honest, we like to enjoy it straight from the fridge.

Can you freeze ricotta cake?

Yes! After baking, allow the cake to cool to room temperature. Then, double wrap the cake pan in plastic wrap. It should keep for about a month or so in the freezer. Defrost the cake in the refrigerator.

More Easy Cake Recipes

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