Description
This Italian Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake is a moist, fluffy, and irresistible dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with creamy ricotta cheese and rich chocolate chips, this easy recipe creates a soft, tender crumb with bursts of chocolate in every bite. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert, easy baking ideas, or a comforting sweet treat to enjoy with coffee, this cake is a perfect choice for your collection of dessert ideas and homemade food ideas.
Ingredients
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter melted
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a springform pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese, sugar, and melted butter until smooth.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
6. Fold in chocolate chips gently.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
8. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
9. Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use whole milk ricotta for the best creamy texture.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
Let the cake cool completely before removing from the pan for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: easy dessert, chocolate chip cake, ricotta cake, baking ideas, dessert recipes