Italian Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake
A delightful Italian cake blending creamy ricotta with sweet chocolate chips, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Cream together the ricotta cheese, sugar, and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Bring together the dry ingredients with the ricotta mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream. Can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg