A soft and fragrant cake, perfect for breakfast
The fluffy ricotta bundt cake with orange and chocolate chips is a soft, highly fragrant, and easy-to-prepare dessert. The orange aroma gives an irresistible fragrance, while the chocolate chips make every bite even more delicious. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this bundt cake stays moist and soft for days thanks to the ricotta in the dough. Discover the step-by-step recipe for a high, fluffy, and well-balanced result!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8 Servings
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
Ingredients for a soft and fragrant bundt cake
- 14 oz ricotta
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 7 tbsps sunflower oil
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 vial orange flavoring
- 4.25 oz dark chocolate chips
- 1 pinch salt
Tools
- Mold
Steps
Prepare the fluffy ricotta bundt cake with orange and chocolate chips
1. In a large bowl, mix the ricotta with the sugar until you get a smooth and lump-free cream.
2. Add the eggs, one at a time, stirring with a whisk to incorporate well.
3. Pour in the sunflower oil and the vial of orange flavoring, continuing to mix until you get a homogeneous dough.4. Sift the flour with the baking powder and a pinch of salt.
5. Gradually add them to the dough, stirring with a spatula to avoid lumps.6. Lightly flour the chocolate chips to prevent them from sinking during baking.
7. Add them to the dough and gently mix with a spatula.8. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9.5-inch bundt pan.
9. Bake in a preheated static oven at 356°F for about 40-45 minutes (or 338°F if using a convection oven).
10. After 25-30 minutes, check the surface: if it darkens too much, cover it with aluminum foil.
11. Do the toothpick test: if it comes out dry, the bundt cake is ready.12. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before removing from the mold.
How to store the ricotta, orange and chocolate chip bundt cake
✅ At room temperature: store it under a cake dome or wrapped in plastic wrap for 3-4 days.
✅ In the refrigerator: if it’s very hot, you can store it in the fridge for 5 days, wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container. Let it return to room temperature before serving to maintain its softness.
✅ In the freezer: you can freeze it in slices, wrapping them in plastic wrap and placing them in a food bag. It keeps for about 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or lightly heat to make it soft again.
Tips and variations
• For a more natural aroma, you can add the grated zest of an orange.
• You can replace chocolate chips with dark chocolate shavings for an even more delicious variant.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I replace the orange vial with something natural?Yes, you can use the grated zest of an untreated orange for a more natural and intense aroma.
Can I use brown sugar instead of white?Yes, you can replace granulated sugar with brown sugar in the same amounts, but the bundt cake might turn out slightly darker with a more caramelized flavor.
Can I add dried or candied fruit?
Sure! You can enrich it with chopped walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, or with candied orange cubes to enhance the citrus aroma.
