Description
A rich and moist dessert combining intense dark chocolate with tangy ricotta cheese. This symphony of flavors creates a tender, flavorful crumb with a luxurious texture, finished optionally with mini chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
8 ounces (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces dark chocolate (70-78% cocoa), chopped
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese, room temperature
½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F
Coat a 9-inch springform pan with flour-based baking spray
In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt
In another bowl, combine melted butter and dark chocolate until smooth
Add eggs and vanilla extract to chocolate mixture, blend well
Gradually fold ricotta cheese into chocolate mixture
Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth top
Evenly press mini chocolate chips into batter if using
Bake for 40-45 minutes until center is set
Cool completely before releasing springform
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing
Let cake rest 30 minutes before slicing
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days
Optional additions: 1 teaspoon orange/lemon zest, 2-4 teaspoons instant espresso powder
Ricotta can be substituted with Greek yogurt for a lighter version
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx 4 oz)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 75mg