Nonna’s Ricotta Cake With Chocolate Chips

This is a traditional dessert and people love it because of its delicious taste. This dessert is a mixture of creamy ricotta and chocolate chips that makes every bite very enjoyable. In Italian culture, this dessert has been going on for generations. Moreover, it’s a tasty and delicious dessert, which is so easy to make.

Now we are going to make this ricotta cake with chocolate chips.

CONTENT OF RECIPE

Ingredients / Ingredienti	2 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour 1 1/4 Cups Ricotta Cheese 3 Eggs 1 Cup Sugar 1/2 Cup Butter 2 1/4 Teaspoons Baking Powder 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 3/4 Cup Chocolate Chips
Cooking Time / Tempo di cottura	40 Minutes
Cooking Temperature / Temperatura di cottura	350°F ~ 176°C
Utensils / Utensili	Bowl Mold Serving Plate
Cooking Method / Metodo di cottura	Oven

METHOD Of NONNA’S RICOTTA CAKE

Step 1: Melt the butter and set aside.

Step 2: Mash this ricotta cheese well.

Step 3: In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, sugar and vanilla until it becomes smooth.

Step 4: Now add eggs and melted butter to it and mix well.

Step 5: Sift and add the flour to the mixture along with the baking powder.

Step 6: Incorporate the chocolate chips .

Step 7: Take a mold, grease it with butter and dust it with flour. Now pour the mixture into a mold and bake it in the oven.

Step 8: Bake the mixture for 40 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 9: After that your ricotta Cake with Chocolate chips is ready; serve it and enjoy.

Italian Ricotta Cake with Chocolate Chips by Giulia Ardizzone

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do chocolate chips melt in cakes?

When you add the chocolate chips to the batter, don't stir them too much because if you do that they will start to melt.

How do you keep chocolate chips from melting in a cake?

If you want to prevent it from melting in the cake, coat it with flour before adding the chocolate chips to the batter.

Can I use ricotta instead of yogurt in baking?

Yes, you can use ricotta and it’ll give the same creamy texture and also it has more nutrients.

Why do chocolate chips sink to the bottom of cake?

It depends on the consistency of your cake and how heavy the chocolate chips are, so you need a thicker batter to avoid the sinking of chocolate chips in the bottom.

What is the secret to melting chocolate chips?

Heat the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl for 30 seconds, then give it a good stir and microwave again for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring and heating again for 15 seconds. Will give smooth melted chocolate chips.