Soft cake with ricotta heart. A soft and delicious cake: simple and quick to prepare.
The soft cake with ricotta heart is a very soft cake, thanks to the presence of yogurt. It has a delicate lemon scent and a creamy heart that will win you over at the first taste.
It is perfect for breakfast, snack, or to be served as a dessert after meals.
But let’s see right away how to prepare the soft cake with ricotta heart.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 5 oz Greek yogurt (lemon flavored)
- 1/4 cup sunflower oil
- 1 packet baking powder
- 9 oz ricotta
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Mixer
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Pan
How to Prepare Soft Cake with Ricotta Heart
In a bowl, add the eggs and sugar. Mix with the electric mixer until you obtain a light and fluffy mixture.
Add the yogurt and oil. Mix with the electric mixer.
Finally, add the flour and baking powder. Mix everything well, being careful not to create lumps.
Pour the mixture into a 8-inch pan previously buttered and floured. Level well and set aside for a moment. If you want to see my pan, you can find it here.
Prepare the ricotta cream. In a bowl, add the ricotta, egg, sugar, and chocolate chips. Mix with a spoon until you obtain a smooth and creamy mixture.
Pour the ricotta mixture into the center of the pan. Level with a spatula and leave the edges of the cake free.
Bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F and let cook for about 40/45 minutes. Make sure to check the cooking times based on your oven.
When the cake is cooked, leave it in the switched-off oven for about 10 minutes. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan.
Once cold, remove the cake from the pan and let it rest in the refrigerator until serving. It will take about 2 hours. Before serving, if you like, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Feel free to serve.
