Italian Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake
A moist and creamy cake blending ricotta cheese with semi-sweet chocolate chips, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 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 semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your 9-inch round cake pan.
- Combine the ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the ricotta mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
- Bake for 35-40 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.
- Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant finish.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fluffy. Quality chocolate chips will enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg