Description
Treat yourself to a slice of indulgent comfort with this Italian Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake — a moist, fluffy cake made with creamy ricotta and loaded with melty chocolate chips. It’s a perfect choice for breakfast ideas, easy dessert recipes, or a cozy weekend brunch. With its balanced sweetness and bakery-style crumb, it fits right into your list of quick breakfast treats, food ideas for guests, or healthy snack options that don’t feel like a compromise. This easy recipe will become one of your go-to dinner ideas when you’re craving something a little sweet to finish the night.
Ingredients
240 g ricotta cheese
170 g all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
0.5 tsp salt
115 g unsalted butter, softened
200 g granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1.5 tsp vanilla extract
180 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform or cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in ricotta and vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
6. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
7. Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
9. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
For best results, use full-fat ricotta and make sure it’s well-drained.
The cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg