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Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake

A moist and rich cake made with creamy ricotta cheese and studded with chocolate chips, perfect for dessert or a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the ricotta cheese, sugar, and softened butter until smooth.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake can be served plain or dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant touch.

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