The ricotta and chocolate cake is cooked in an air fryer and made with only four ingredients. This recipe is easy to make: just combine the ingredients and then cook in an air fryer or oven. I garnished the cake with a cocoa cream and chopped pistachios. In a few minutes, you will create a small dessert suitable for any occasion and to enjoy at any time of the day.
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5 Breakfast Sweets in the Air Fryer
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Electric Oven, Air Frying
Ingredients
- 9 oz ricotta
- 2 eggs
- 3 oz dark chocolate (or chocolate chips)
- 2 tbsps sugar
- 1 tsp water
- 2 tsps unsweetened cocoa powder
- to taste chopped pistachios
Tools
- Whisk
- Air Fryer
- Baking Cups
Steps
To make the ricotta and chocolate cake, pour the ricotta, sugar, and eggs into a bowl.
Use a whisk to start mixing the ingredients until you obtain a smooth and creamy mixture.
Finally, add the chopped chocolate (or chocolate chips) and mix well.
Lightly grease the baking cups and pour the mixture into them.
Cook in the air fryer at 356°F for 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
For those who do not have an air fryer, bake in a preheated oven at 356°F for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Once cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool.
In a small cup or bowl, pour the cocoa and water. Mix until you get a creamy texture.
Flip the cakes onto a serving plate, garnish them with the previously prepared cream and some chopped pistachios. Enjoy!
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