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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Grease the bottom and sides of a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking pan with vegetable spray.
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Dust all over with flour, shaking out excess.
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Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, add 4 eggs, vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, water and cake mix.
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Reserve the fudge package for another use.
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Using an electric mixer with whisk attachment, whisk until well combined, about 3 minutes.
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Into another mixing bowl, add ricotta cheese, 4 eggs, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract and 3/4 cup of granulated sugar.
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Add chocolate chips.
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Whisk until well combined, about 2 minutes.
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Pour 2/3 cup of the cake batter into the pan.
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Add cocoa powder to the remaining batter and pour over the batter in the pan.
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Gently swirl in the cocoa batter creating a marble look.
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Pour the ricotta mixture over the batter and place the pan on middle rack in the oven.
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Bake for 1 hour.
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Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake.
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If it comes out clean, the cake is cooked.
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Remove cake from oven and set aside to completely cool.
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To make the frosting, in a large bowl, add package of chocolate pudding and cold milk.
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Using an electric mixer, whisk until thick and glossy, about 1 minute.
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Gently fold in prepared whipped cream until well combined.
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When cake is completely cool, carefully transfer it to a decorative serving platter.
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Spread frosting evenly over the top of the cake and serve.
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Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
