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Italian Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake

Last Updated March 4, 2020. Published August 20, 2019 By Rosemary 111 Comments

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This deliciously moist Homemade Italian Cake is made with ricotta cheese and chocolate chips. The perfect Breakfast, Snack or even Dessert Cake Recipe. A Cake everyone will love.

ricotta cake with 3 cut slices on a black wire rackItalian Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake

After living in Italy for over 25 years, I like to think I know this country , the people and the food quite well. Especially the food!

Naturally Pasta and Pizza are my favourites, but needless to say, I also love a good Dessert! I like the fact that Italians love to eat cake for breakfast and no excuse is needed.

And of course Ricotta Cake is one of the most popular Italian Cakes to make. This moist tasty cake, just like most Italian Cakes, needs no icing or glaze. Just a simple dusting of powdered sugar is all it needs.

ricotta cake and slices on a wire rack

How to make a Ricotta Cake

  • In a large bowl beat the eggs and sugar for about 3 minutes, then add the vanilla and ricotta and combine.
  • In a medium bowl whisk the flour, salt and baking powder.
  • Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and combine, the batter will be very thick.

how to make a ricotta cake batter and whisked dry ingredients and in a bowl with the chocolate chips

  • Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Spoon into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 35 minutes.

how to make a ricotta cake batter mixed in a bowl and in the cake pan ready for baking

  • Let cool completely then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

ricotta cake with 3 cut slices on a black wire rack

What is Ricotta Cheese?

Ricotta is usually referred to as a cheese. Although it is actually a dairy product that is made through a process of reusing whey left over from the processing of other cheese.

The name Ricotta is derived from Latin, and refers to its processing – re-coctus, which means, cooked twice.

Therefore since it is not produced directly from the curd, but from one of its by-products, ricotta cannot be considered a real cheese. 

Is it necessary to drain the Ricotta?

I didn’t drain the ricotta for this recipe, but my ricotta was quite thick. If you find that there is a lot of liquid, then drain the ricotta in a sieve for about 10 minutes before adding to the creamed mixture.

How to store a Ricotta Cake

The cake can be stored up to two days at room temperature. Make sure it is well wrapped or stored in an airtight container. Keeping it any longer and it should be refrigerated.

Ricotta Cake

ricotta cake on a wire rack

Can a Ricotta Cake be frozen?

Yes the cake can be frozen, be sure to wrap well in plastic wrap and place in an airtight container or freezer bag. It can be frozen for up to three months.

Be sure to remove the cake from the freezer bag or container before thawing, although you can leave it wrapped in plastic and thaw in the fridge over night.

How to prevent chocolate chips from sinking in a cake

To prevent the chocolate chips from sinking in your cake is very easy, just toss the chips with a little flour. I use one teaspoon of flour for every half cup of chips.

This little trick works with other additions from sinking too, such as nuts, dried fruits, and fresh berries. Just toss with a little flour before folding them into your cake, cupcake, or even muffin batter before baking.

More Delicious Italian Cakes

Easy Italian Apple Cake

Italian Glazed Mandarin Orange Almond Cake

Italian Fresh Cream Lemon Cake

Italy, as everyone knows is going through a bit of a hard time, but as my husband says as he was eating a piece of this Ricotta Cake,  “well at least we still have the food”. Enjoy!

upclose slice of ricotta cake

 

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Italian Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake

Chocolate Ricotta Cake, an easy and delicious cake recipe, moist and full of chocolate chips,a classic Italian dessert. Everyone will love.
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Course Breakfast, cake, Desserts
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 290kcal
Author Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup ricotta (250 grams)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 grams)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (90 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour

EXTRAS

  • 3-4 tablespoons icing/powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350° (180°), grease and flour a 9 inch (22cm) cake pan or 9 1/2 inch (24cm) bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl beat the eggs, yolk and sugar until creamy and light about 3-5 minutes. Then add the vanilla and ricotta beat to combine.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder. Add to the creamed mixture and mix just until combined (batter will be thick), fold in the mini chocolate chips*.
  • Spoon into the prepared cake pan and bake for approximately 30-40 minutes, test with a toothpick for doneness. Let cool completely, then remove from the pan and dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!

*Toss the chocolate chips with one teaspoon of flour before adding, this prevents the chips from sinking in the batter while baking.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Updated from May 16, 2014.

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