Description
A moist and fluffy cake that seamlessly combines creamy ricotta and sweet chocolate chips, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Beat the ricotta cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top gently.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
To enhance the flavor, consider adding spices or citrus zest. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, ricotta cake, Italian dessert, baking, sweet treats