Italian Love Cake
"Here's the thing, I have fifteen boxes of yellow cake mix in my cupboard. Don't ask why or pass judgement I just do. I needed to do something with them so had been on the hunt for new and fun ways to use cake mix. What a calling right? I found this recipe printed on a piece of paper...no original origin. The name hooked me so I had to make it...thank you to whomever came up with it. This cake was simple to prepare and very delicious. The bottom is a generous layer of sweetened ricotta cheese giving it a sponge-lik..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 package cake mix (yellow or lemon)
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1/3 cup vegetable oil
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11 large eggs, divided
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3 lbs whole milk ricotta cheese, drained
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract (not imitation)
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water
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Limoncello, Frangelico or Anisette (optional)
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
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1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon table salt
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6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" squares, chilled
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