Description
Indulge in the decadence of our Chocolate Ricotta Cake, a delightful dessert that promises to impress at any gathering. With its rich chocolate flavor and an ultra-moist, fudgy texture, this cake is a crowd-pleaser that combines the unique taste of ricotta with traditional chocolate goodness. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or just a casual family dinner, this simple yet sophisticated recipe is easy enough for novice bakers to master. Enhance your experience by serving it warm with fresh berries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Get ready to savor each bite of this irresistible treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium-sized eggs
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup full-fat ricotta cheese
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3.5 oz dark chocolate bar, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup hot water
- ½ tablespoon instant coffee (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 355°F (180°C) and line a spring-form cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder; set aside.
- Beat eggs and sugar in a stand mixer until pale and fluffy (about 4 minutes).
- Add vanilla extract, ricotta cheese, melted chocolate, and melted butter; mix until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients and hot water until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level the surface.
- Bake for 30 minutes; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg