Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake

Ingredients - Serves 8

• Powdered sugar - For dusting
• Chocolate chips - 1 cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Eggs - 3
• Ricotta cheese - 1 cup
• Granulated sugar - 1 cup
• Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup, softened
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• All-purpose flour - 2 cups

Let's Get Started

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the ricotta cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Dessert
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g
• Carbs: 50g
• Protein: 8g
• Sodium: 200mg
• Sugar: 30g