Description
A delightful and moist cake combining creamy ricotta and rich chocolate chips, elevated with hints of citrus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- Zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Add the eggs and citrus zest, blending thoroughly to incorporate all flavors.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder, then gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently.
- Carefully fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider sprinkling additional chocolate chips on top before baking. Serve with whipped cream or seasonal berries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, chocolate, ricotta, Italian, birthday