Description
Rich and indulgent Double Chocolate Ricotta Marble Cake swirls together dark and white chocolate for an irresistible dessert. Creamy ricotta ensures a luxurious texture that melts in your mouth, inviting you to savor each delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
Leavening Agents and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Liquid and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F and thoroughly coating a 9-inch round cake pan with grease to prevent sticking.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, whisking until thoroughly integrated.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, ensuring each is fully blended before adding the next.
- Gently fold in ricotta cheese, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until the wet ingredients form a uniform consistency.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Carefully fold chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Transfer half of the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it smoothly across the bottom.
- Mix the remaining batter with additional cocoa powder, stirring until the color is deep and consistent.
- Dollop spoonfuls of the chocolate-enhanced batter on top of the initial layer, creating a mottled surface.
- Use a knife to create elegant swirling patterns, blending the two batters to achieve a distinctive marble effect.
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize its structure.
- Carefully transfer the cake to a wire cooling rack, letting it cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Select high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips for richer, more intense chocolate flavor that elevates the entire cake’s taste profile.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to create smoother, more evenly blended batter with consistent texture.
- Fold chocolate chips gently to prevent overmixing, which can make the cake dense and tough instead of light and tender.
- Swirl batter carefully with a knife, creating gentle figure-eight motions to achieve beautiful marble pattern without over-mixing the batters.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 299 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 116 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg