Description
Indulge in the decadent goodness of this Double Chocolate Ricotta Marble Cake. With a rich, moist texture and a beautiful marbled appearance, this cake is a delightful treat for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar, then add eggs one at a time. Mix in ricotta, vanilla, and milk.
- Marble the batter: Remove 1 cup of batter and mix with melted chocolate. Alternate spooning plain and chocolate batters into the pan, then swirl with a knife.
- Bake: Sprinkle chocolate chips on top and bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This cake stays moist thanks to the ricotta.
- Enjoy plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Dark chocolate chips can be used for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
