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Ciambellone with ricotta and chocolate chips

17/11/2023

Ciambellone with ricotta and chocolate chips is a soft and delicious dessert, perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Here’s how to prepare it.

Ingredients

  • 250 g of ricotta cheese
  • 200 g of sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 300 g of flour
  • 100 g of melted butter
  • 1 sachet of baking powder
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 sachet of vanillin or vanilla extract
  • 150 g of chocolate chips
  • Powdered sugar for decorating (optional)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and grease and flour a bundt cake pan.

  2. In a bowl, work the ricotta with the sugar until you have a smooth mixture.

  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

  4. Slowly incorporate the melted butter into the ricotta and egg mixture.

  5. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and vanillin.

  6. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, mixing gently until there are no lumps.

  7. Finally, add the chocolate chips and fold them into the batter.

  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  9. Let the ciambellone cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

  10. If desired, before serving you can dust the ciambellone with powdered sugar.

Curiosity

The ciambellone is a classic Italian cake whose versatility makes it perfect for being enriched with numerous ingredients, including ricotta which gives incredible softness. The addition of chocolate chips is loved by both adults and children, making this dessert a true all-rounder for any occasion.

For an even more Italian touch, you could add grated zest of an organic lemon to the batter, which will provide freshness and aroma to the ciambellone. Happy baking!

Ciambellone with ricotta and chocolate chips