Description
This Italian Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake is a cozy blend of creamy ricotta, melty chocolate chips, and a soft, tender crumb that’s impossible to resist. Perfect for dessert lovers craving easy recipes with a gourmet twist, it’s ideal for quick breakfast treats, coffee breaks, or even elegant dinner ideas. Moist and rich, yet light enough for an everyday indulgence, this cake is a standout among food ideas for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and lightly flour the sides.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the ricotta cheese and sugar until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. Pour in melted butter and mix until combined.
5. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
7. Fold in the chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
8. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
10. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove the ring. Let cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use full-fat ricotta for best moisture and texture.
Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and tender.
You can add orange zest or almond extract for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: ricotta cake, Italian desserts, chocolate chip cake, easy cake recipe, coffee cake