Mocha Ricotta Cake

This mocha ricotta cake has a rich chocolate flavor and thanks to ricotta in the batter it stays moist for days! It’s easy to make and includes how to make chocolate whipped cream to dollop on top or a simple chocolate glaze!
If you have yet to try ricotta cake recipes, let me introduce you to a new favorite!
You will love how ricotta adds moisture to a tender cake crumb and balances the sweetness while enhancing the texture of the cake!
This chocolate ricotta cake does not taste in the least bit like cheese and each fudgy bite is more mouthwatering than the next especially when topped with a dollop of homemade chocolate whipped cream or a simple chocolate glaze!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Rich flavor and soft texture: This mocha ricotta cake recipe has rich chocolate flavor and a fudgy creamy texture, it’s both cake and cheesecake in one bite and so heavenly!
Easy to make for any occasion: This cake using ricotta cheese is easy to make with simple ingredients and steps yet perfect for special occasions or a weeknight dessert.
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups cake/pastry flour
- 1¼ cups brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsweetened dutch processed cocoa
- ⅔ cup brewed coffee (strong room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons milk (2% or whole milk)
- ½ cup ricotta cheese (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup oil (vegetable, light olive oil or coconut oil or melted and cooled butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
Chocolate Whipped Cream
- 1 cup cream (whole, heavy or whipping cream, with at least 30% fat content)
- 1-2 tablespoons powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1½-2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa (dutch processed sifted)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Total Time:
55 minutes
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