
Sicilian ricotta cake
Ingredients
- 700g ricotta
- 200g caster sugar
- 3 eggs
- 100g dark chocolate, chopped
- sunflower oil
Method
- 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.