Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with this Double Chocolate Ricotta Marble Cake. Swirled with both semi-sweet and white chocolate chips, this decadent dessert boasts a moist and rich texture thanks to the addition of creamy ricotta cheese. Perfect for any occasion, this marble cake is sure to impress your guests with its stunning appearance and delightful flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
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 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Chocolate Chips:
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, ricotta, and sour cream until smooth.
- Combine Batter: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Divide the batter in half. Stir semi-sweet chocolate chips into one half and white chocolate chips into the other half.
- Create Marble Effect: Spoon batters alternately into the loaf pan to create a marbled effect, then swirl gently with a butter knife.
- Bake: Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For extra decadence, drizzle the cooled cake with melted chocolate.
- This cake stays moist for days thanks to the ricotta—perfect for making ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
