Step 1

Preheat oven to 350℉ and spray a glass 9X13-inch pan with nonstick spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake batter according to the package instructions.

Step 3

Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan. Spread to fill the dish evenly and set aside. (DO NOT bake yet.)

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together the ricotta cheese, eggs, sugar, and the pure vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Gently pour the cheese mixture evenly over the cake batter layer. Spread the cheese layer to cover as well as you can.

Step 6

Bake the cake for 1 hour.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before adding the top layer. (About 2 hours).

Step 8

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until combined and slightly thickened. (About 1-2 minutes).

Step 9

Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping into the pudding until combined.

Step 10

Spread the whipped chocolate frosting on top of the cooled two cake layers. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving.

Step 11

Garnish with chocolate sprinkles or colored if desired.