Decadent Ricotta and Chocolate Cake
Savor the irresistible flavors of this decadent ricotta and chocolate cake. A luscious blend of creamy ricotta, rich chocolate chips, and a delicate buttery crust make this dessert a true indulgence for any occasion.
Ingredients
Ingredients | |
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| 2 ⅓ | cups flour |
| ¾ | cup sugar |
| 1 ½ | teaspoons baking powder |
| 1 | egg |
| 1 | tablespoon milk |
| 1 | tablespoon grappa (optional) |
| 1 | cup cold butter, thinly sliced |
| 14 | ounces fresh ricotta |
| ¾ | cup sugar |
| 1 | cup un-sweetened chocolate chips |
Instructions
Preparation | |
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| 1. | Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C). |
| 2. | Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan. |
| 3. | For the crust, in a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, egg, milk, and optional grappa. |
| 4. | Gently incorporate the cold butter slices into the mixture until just combined. |
| 5. | Press half of the crust mixture gently into the bottom of the pan. |
| 6. | In a medium bowl, mix the fresh ricotta and sugar until well combined. |
| 7. | Fold in the unsweetened chocolate chips. |
| 8. | Evenly spread the ricotta filling over the crust in the pan. |
| 9. | Crumble the remaining crust mixture over the ricotta filling. |
| 10. | As the cake bakes, the butter will melt to create a beautiful crust. |
| 11. | Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until golden and set. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 453.1 kcal |
| Protein | 7.6 g |
| Fat | 24.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 53.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 32.8 g |
Published on Aug 08, 2024 by Luminița