RICOTTA CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE
Ricotta Chocolate Chip Cake
Ingredients:
• 2 large eggs
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup ricotta (250 grams)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 grams)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (unsweetened, milk or half and half) (90 grams)
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
EXTRAS
• 3-4 tablespoons icing/powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions:
• Pre-heat oven to 350° (180°), grease and flour a 9 inch (22cm) cake pan or 9 1/2 inch (24cm) bunt pan.
• In a large bowl beat the eggs, yolk and sugar until creamy and light about 3-5 minutes. Then add the vanilla and ricotta beat to combine.
• In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder. Add to the creamed mixture and mix just until combined (batter will be thick), fold in the mini chocolate chips*.
• Spoon into the prepared cake pan and bake for approximately 30-40 minutes, test with a toothpick for doneness. Let cool completely, then remove from the pan and dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!