Description
Italian Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake is the kind of dessert that makes an ordinary day feel special. The crumb is soft, rich, and incredibly moist thanks to creamy ricotta, while mini chocolate chips melt into every bite for that perfect balance of cozy and indulgent. It works beautifully as an easy dessert, sweet breakfast, brunch bake, coffee cake, or make-ahead treat for guests. If you are looking for cake ideas, Italian dessert recipes, easy baking recipes, homemade cake, or simple food ideas that still feel elegant, this is one of my favorite recipes to bake.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup mini chocolate chips
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper if desired.
2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in the ricotta cheese until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until combined.
6. Fold in the mini chocolate chips gently.
7. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean.
9. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove the springform ring and let the cake cool completely.
10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use whole milk ricotta for the best texture and richness, and drain off any excess liquid before mixing it into the batter.
Do not overmix once the flour goes in, or the cake can lose some of its delicate, tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 86mg
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