Description
A rich and creamy chocolate cake made with ricotta cheese for added moisture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add cocoa powder, flour, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Serve with whipped cream or fresh berries.
- Can be made a day ahead for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Chocolate Ricotta Cake