Description
A moist and tender Italian-inspired cake made with creamy ricotta and sweet chocolate chips, perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform or cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add ricotta cheese and beat until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add citrus zest (lemon/orange) for a twist.
- Substitute almond extract or cinnamon for a flavor variation.
- Top with powdered sugar or glaze after cooling.
- Add chopped nuts like walnuts or hazelnuts for crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg