Created by LindasBusyKitchen on March 6, 2015
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9x13 inch pan with non-stick spray.
Step 2: In a large bowl, mix together your cake mix according to the directions on the box. Set aside.
Step 3: In another bow, using a hand mixer, beat together the ricotta cheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Step 4: *The following directions are correct. The layers switch during the baking time!
Step 5: Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking dish.
Step 6: Spread to fill the pan evenly.
Step 7: Once the cake batter is in place, carefully pour the cheese mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter.
Step 8: Spread to cover the cake batter as best as you can.
Step 9: Bake the cake at 350 degrees, for 1 hour. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool completely before frosting.
Step 10: Once the cake is cool, stir the pudding mix and milk together with a whisk until combined.
Step 11: Carefully fold the Cool Whip into the pudding until combined.
Step 12: Spread the pudding mixture over the top of the cooled cake.
Step 13: Cover the cake, and refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving. It tastes even better the next day.