Description
Discover the secret to this heavenly delight with a rich and moist chocolate cake made with ricotta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the cocoa powder, flour, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra touch, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar.
- This cake can be served with whipped cream or fresh berries.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg