Sicilian ricotta cake
With chunks of chocolate studded through creamy baked ricotta, this quick and easy all-in-one cake is a breeze to make, but will steal the show at dinner
Ingredients
- 700g ricotta
- 200g caster sugar
- 3eggs
- 100g dark chocolate, chopped
- sunflower oil
Instructions
Step 1
Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Oil the base and sides of an 8-inch cake tin, then line with greaseproof paper.Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the ricotta and caster sugar. Beat until the sugar is well incorporated.Step 3
Crack the eggs into a separate bowl and whisk well. Add the beaten eggs to the ricotta mixture and beat until fully combined and smooth.Step 4
Tip in the chopped chocolate, mix well and transfer to the cake tin.Step 5
Cook for around 40 minutes until golden brown and set. Leave to cool in the tin before removing and transferring to a serving platter.