Description
This Italian Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake is the kind of treat that brings cozy comfort to your kitchen. It’s incredibly moist, thanks to creamy ricotta, and loaded with sweet semisweet chocolate chips that melt into every bite. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, an easy recipe for brunch, or a delicious dessert to share, this cake delivers. It’s perfect for your collection of breakfast ideas, dessert recipes, and food ideas that impress without stress.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups whole milk ricotta cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix ricotta, sugar, and eggs until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and mix again.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients gradually, mixing just until combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips using a spatula.
6. Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top. Add extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
7. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then release springform. Let cool completely.
9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
Drain ricotta if it has excess moisture to avoid a soggy texture.
For extra flavor, add orange zest or almond extract.
Let the cake cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: easy recipe, ricotta cake, Italian dessert, breakfast ideas, chocolate chip cake