Description
A moist and fluffy ricotta cake bursting with chocolate chips and a hint of vanilla, 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.
- Beat the ricotta cheese and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until no dry flour remains.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
Bring ingredients to room temperature for better texture; adjust baking time for air fryer use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, ricotta cake, Italian dessert, baking, easy cake recipe