Description
Indulgent double chocolate ricotta marble cake swirls classic Italian charm with rich cocoa elegance. Silky ricotta and deep chocolate layers create a luxurious dessert that melts hearts and satisfies sweet cravings with pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients:
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 grams) baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 grams) salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) chocolate chips (optional)
Chocolate Marble Swirl Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) warm water
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (175°C) and preparing the cake pan with a light coating of grease and flour.
- Combine the dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder – in a medium mixing vessel, then set aside for later incorporation.
- Use an electric mixer to blend softened butter and sugar until the mixture achieves a light, airy consistency with visible volume increase.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, ensuring thorough blending after each addition, then introduce vanilla extract for enhanced flavor depth.
- Integrate ricotta cheese and milk into the mixture, stirring until a smooth, uniform texture is achieved.
- Gradually fold the reserved dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing minimally to prevent over-working the batter.
- Create the chocolate swirl component by whisking cocoa powder, sugar, and warm water until a silky, uniform mixture forms.
- Transfer half the cake batter into the prepared pan, then strategically distribute chocolate swirl mixture across the surface, using a knife to create elegant marbling patterns.
- Carefully layer the remaining batter over the initial swirled layer, repeating the marbling technique and optionally scattering chocolate chips for additional texture and flavor complexity.
- Position the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes, confirming doneness by inserting a toothpick that emerges clean.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then gently transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature.
- Present the marble cake, celebrating its visually stunning swirled appearance and rich chocolate essence.
Notes
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- Use full-fat ricotta cheese to maintain moisture and create a rich, creamy crumb.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough, dense cake; stop mixing once ingredients are just combined.
- Experiment with different chocolate varieties like dark, milk, or white chocolate for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg