Description
Rich double chocolate ricotta marble cake swirls delectable layers of cocoa and cream into a mesmerizing dessert. Chocolate lovers will savor each luxurious slice, experiencing pure Italian-inspired indulgence with creamy ricotta and deep chocolate notes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Sweeteners and Chocolate:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup milk
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and preparing a 9-inch round cake pan with grease, flour, or parchment paper.
- Create a creamy base by thoroughly blending softened butter and granulated sugar until achieving a light, airy texture, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate ricotta cheese and eggs into the butter-sugar mixture, whisking until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Separately combine dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt, ensuring even distribution.
- Gradually integrate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. If needed, add milk to maintain optimal batter consistency.
- Divide the batter into two portions, with one half receiving additional chocolate chips and cocoa powder for enhanced chocolate flavor.
- Create a marbled effect by alternating spoonfuls of plain and chocolate batters in the prepared pan, then gently swirling with a knife or skewer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean.
- Allow cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Optionally embellish with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of melted chocolate before serving.
Notes
- Soften butter completely at room temperature for smoother creaming and better cake texture.
- Use full-fat ricotta cheese to ensure rich, moist cake with creamy consistency.
- Avoid overmixing batter to prevent tough, dense cake; mix just until ingredients are combined.
- Gently fold chocolate chips to distribute evenly without deflating the batter’s airiness.
- Swirl marbling technique sparingly to maintain distinct chocolate and vanilla patterns.
- Check cake doneness early to prevent overbaking, which can dry out the delicate texture.
- Allow cake to cool completely before slicing to maintain structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 258 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg