Italian Love Cake
Italian Love Cake is a delightful dessert with rich ricotta texture and lovely chocolate flavor, perfect for family gatherings or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- to taste powdered sugar for dusting for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-5 days. You can also freeze individual slices for up to three months.