Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9×13 inch pan.

In a large bowl, mix together your cake mix according to the directions on the box. Pour batter into the 13x9 pan and spread evenly.

In another bowl, beat together the ricotta cheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

Carefully pour the cheese mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter. Spread to cover the cake batter as best as you can.

Bake the cake at 350 degrees F for 50-55 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before frosting.Frosting

Stir the pudding mix and milk together with a whisk until combined. It will be thick. Carefully, fold the Cool Whip into the pudding until combined.

Spread the pudding mixture over the top of the cooled cake.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.