Soft Chocolate and Ricotta Cake

Name: Soft Chocolate and Ricotta Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Type 00 flour 1 ¼ cup; Cow's milk ricotta cheese 1 cup; Sugar ¾ cup; Eggs (approximately 2 medium) 4.25 oz; Dark chocolate 3.5 oz; Whole milk ¼ cup; Unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tbsp; Baking powder 3 ½ tsp; Sunflower seed oil to taste; Type 00 flour to taste; Powdered sugar to taste

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476

Calories per serving

Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 476
Carbohydrates g 75.3
of which sugars g 43
Protein g 12.9
Fats g 13.6
of which saturated fat g 8.11
Fiber g 2.8
Cholesterol mg 95
Sodium mg 113

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Serving: 6
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Sara Bonaccorsi

The soft chocolate ricotta cake is like a cozy hug straight from an Italian kitchen. Seriously good. In Italy, there’s a real, genuine love for blending fresh, creamy ricotta with rich chocolate. You can taste that tradition in every single bite. This tasty combo of moist crumb and tender texture makes each forkful special. Ricotta isn’t just any cheese—it’s the secret to that creamy goodness and cloud-like softness. No fancy mixers needed. Just simple ingredients and a little love. It’s how Italian nonnas have done it for years. And the way chocolate and cheese come together? It’s way, way more than just a chocolate ricotta cake recipe—it’s got heart and warmth, perfect for breakfast or a late afternoon snack.

Across Italy, regions have their own spins on this moist chocolate ricotta cake. Some add a splash of espresso or a hint of orange zest. Pretty simple. At its core, it’s all about simple, good flavors without any fuss. The sweet aroma that fills the kitchen while it bakes? Honestly, it’s enough to lift anyone’s spirits. And the soft middle just melts away with each bite. Italians love sharing this dessert with friends or family—often with a cup of coffee or a small glass of dessert wine. A homemade chocolate ricotta cake like this is more than just a dessert. I mean, it’s a reminder that food made with care and classic ingredients can really brighten your day. Whether you’re baking for someone you love or just for yourself, this cake brings a little bit of Italian happiness to your home. It's the kind of moist, golden cake you'll want to return to again and again.

INGREDIENTS

476

Calories per serving

Ingredients (for an 18 cm diameter mold): Type 00 flour 1 ¼ cup (150 g); Cow's milk ricotta cheese 1 cup (250 g); Sugar ¾ cup (150 g); Eggs 4.25 oz (120 g) - (approximately 2 medium); Dark chocolate 3.5 oz (100 g); Whole milk ¼ cup (60 g); Unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tbsp (15 g); Baking powder 3 ½ tsp (16 g)

For the mold: Sunflower seed oil to taste; Type 00 flour to taste

For dusting: Powdered sugar to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Soft Chocolate and Ricotta Cake

To prepare the soft chocolate and ricotta cake, start by chopping the dark chocolate with a knife 1. Then melt the chocolate in a bain-marie 2, stirring continuously until it becomes melted 3.

While the chocolate cools slightly, add the sugar to the ricotta 4, add the eggs 5, and mix with a spoon 6.

When the mixture becomes soft and homogeneous 7, pour in the melted chocolate 8 and incorporate it 9.

When you have obtained a smooth mixture 10, mix the flour and baking powder in a separate bowl 11 and pour it over the powders 12.

Mix with a hand whisk 13 and add the milk 14. Mix to soften the mixture a bit 15.

Finally, sift in the cocoa powder 16 and mix again to incorporate it 17. Pour the batter into a mold with a diameter of 7 inches and a height of 4 inches that you have greased with oil and floured 18.

The soft chocolate and ricotta cake is ready to be baked 19: bake in a static oven, preheated at 350°F, for about 45 minutes 20. Always do the toothpick test, and if it still seems moist, leave it in the oven for another 5 minutes. Let it cool completely before dusting the surface with powdered sugar 21.

Storage

The soft chocolate and ricotta cake keeps for 3 days at room temperature, in a cake container or under a dome.

Tip

It may seem obvious, yet adding a bit more chocolate, in flakes or chips, will make your cake even more delicious!

If you want to flavor the batter, you can choose grated citrus zest, ginger, or cinnamon!

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Soft Chocolate and Ricotta Cake

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How to prepare Soft Chocolate and Ricotta Cake

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