Description
A moist and velvety Italian-inspired cake that combines rich ricotta cheese and delightful 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan to ensure easy release.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the ricotta cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until no dry flour remains.
- Fold in the chocolate chips with a rubber spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with the spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
Make-ahead tip: Prepare the batter and refrigerate for up to a day before baking to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg