Name: Ricotta and Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 250 g 00 flour; 120 g Sugar; 50 g Cocoa powder; 100 g Butter; 1 Eggs; 1 sachet Baking powder; 4 g Salt; 500 g Cow's milk ricotta (for the filling); 80 g Sugar (for the filling); 2 Eggs (for the filling); 100 g Whole milk (for the filling)

Yield: 8 servings / 1 25 cm cake

Total time: 1 h 5 min

Preparation time: 20 min

Cooking time: 45 min

Difficulty:

Cost:

Tools: Bowl, Oven, Whisk, Cake pan

Weight per serving: 170 g

Energy: 440 Kcal

Carbohydrates: 51 g

Fats: 22 g

Proteins: 13 g

Soccer: 55 min

Allergens: Gluten, Milk, Eggs

Diet: Vegetarian

Pairing: Dry sparkling wine

Occasion: Friends dinner

Ingredients

Portions for 8 servings

8

00 flour

250 g

Sugar

120 g

Cocoa powder

50 g

Butter

100 g

Eggs

1

Baking powder

1 sachet

Salt

4 g

For the filling

Cow's milk ricotta

500 g

Sugar

80 g

Eggs

2

Whole milk

100 g

Directions

It takes 12 steps in 1 h 5 min

1

Put the flour, baking powder, butter, sugar, salt, egg, and cocoa powder in a bowl

2

Mix with your fingertips, avoiding over-compacting the mixture, until it reaches a sandy texture and the butter is fully absorbed

3

Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes

4

Meanwhile, start preparing the filling by cracking the eggs and separating the yolks from the whites

5

Add the ricotta and milk to the yolks and stir until smooth and lump-free

6

Add the sugar to the egg whites and whip until foamy and firm

7

Gently fold the two mixtures together with a spatula until fully combined

8

Line a 25 cm cake tin with parchment paper and lightly butter it

9

Sprinkle half of the cocoa dough on the bottom, pressing it slightly

10

Pour in all the filling, trying to level it as evenly as possible

11

Finally, cover with the remaining dough, crumbling it evenly over the top

12

Bake in a static oven at 180°C (356°F) for 40–45 minutes and, once done, let it cool completely before cutting

Cost

This cake is budget-friendly, thanks to simple ingredients like cocoa, ricotta, and flour. It's perfect for making a delicious dessert without spending too much. Also ideal for special occasions with an eye on savings

Health

Although it's a dessert, it offers a good protein intake thanks to the ricotta. You can make it lighter by replacing part of the sugar with natural sweeteners. Great if consumed in moderation, as part of a balanced diet

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