Italian Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake
Italian Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake combines the creamy texture of ricotta cheese with semi-sweet chocolate chips, creating a tender and moist cake that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (250g) whole-milk ricotta cheese
½ cup (120ml) whole milk
1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gently mix in ricotta cheese and milk until the batter is smooth and thick.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients, stirring gently until combined without overmixing.
- Set aside about ½ cup of batter, then fold in the chocolate chips into the remaining batter.
- Pour the chocolate chip batter into the prepared pan. Spread the reserved plain batter on top and smooth it out to form a thin, even layer.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
For a different flavor, substitute ricotta with mascarpone or cottage cheese, but be aware the flavor may change slightly.
Milk or dark chocolate chips can replace semi-sweet chocolate chips for a variation in sweetness and richness.
To make this cake gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend. Make sure the blend contains xanthan gum or add it yourself to ensure the cake’s structure.
For extra moisture, substitute some of the whole milk with sour cream or add a splash of heavy cream.
Feel free to add nuts like walnuts or hazelnuts along with the chocolate chips for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
