COCOA AND RICOTTA CAKE the softest and most delicious cake

Cocoa and ricotta cake soft, tender, and delicious. A gray and dreary day makes me immediately want to bake a cake. So, I pull the eggs out of the fridge, and with just a few other ingredients, I’m ready to “get my hands dirty” and prepare a special cake. I had some ricotta in the fridge and decided to add it to the batter to replace the fat part from butter or oil for extra softness. And for a delicious treat, I also added some cocoa to the batter, and the result was a masterpiece! In no time, my kitchen filled with the warmth of the hot oven, a delightful aroma filled my entire house, and the sun came back even on this gray autumn day. A delicious cake like my Soft cream cake or the Dark chocolate bundt cake. If you too love simple and genuine desserts, this is definitely a recipe not to miss. Let’s rush to the kitchen and together prepare a delicious Soft ricotta and chocolate cake

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cocoa and ricotta cake
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Preparation time: 15 Minutes
  • Portions: 8People
  • Cooking methods: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
164.16 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 164.16 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 29.24 (g) of which sugars 12.32 (g)
  • Proteins 6.32 (g)
  • Fat 4.10 (g) of which saturated 2.27 (g)of which unsaturated 1.68 (g)
  • Fibers 3.85 (g)
  • Sodium 35.87 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 75 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients for the Soft Cocoa Cake

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 1 1/3 cups flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 packet baking powder
  • to taste powdered sugar (for decoration)

What you need to make the Cake

  • Mixer
  • Cake Pan

How to make the Cocoa and Ricotta Cake

  • Beat the 2 whole eggs with the sugar using an electric mixer for 6-7 minutes until you get a light and fluffy mixture.

  • Add the ricotta and mix well.

  • Continue by adding the sifted flour, the unsweetened cocoa, and the baking powder.

  • Pour the batter into an 8-inch diameter cake pan greased or lined with parchment paper.

  • Bake the cake in the preheated oven at 350°F in static mode for 35-40 minutes. Always perform the toothpick test to check if the cake is cooked inside.

  • Let it cool before removing it from the pan onto a serving plate and decorate as desired with some powdered sugar

    FOR A 24-26 CM DIAMETER PAN: 3 eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 1/4 cups ricotta, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa, 2 1/4 cups flour, one packet of baking powder

    See you tomorrow with a new recipe, a hug, Loredana

Loredana’s Tips

The Cake stays soft and tender in a container for 2-3 days

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Your questions

  • What can I substitute for ricotta?

    With mascarpone or with Greek yogurt + 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil

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My love for cooking told through my simple and quick recipes.

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