Rich Chocolate Ricotta Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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6 ounces dark chocolate (52% cocoa)
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3 large eggs, room temperature
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1 large egg yolk, room temperature
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3/4 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar (180g total)
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1/2 cup plus 1/2 tablespoon butter, softened (120g total)
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1 cup pastry/cake flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 pinch salt
# Instructions:
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Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8 or 9 inch round cake pan or 7 inch bundt pan
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Melt butter and chocolate together. Cool slightly. Beat with sugar, then add eggs one at a time, followed by ricotta, vanilla and salt
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Sift in flour and baking powder. Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes
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Pour into pan and bake 25-35 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes in pan, then remove to wire rack
# Notes:
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To make cake flour: Replace 2 tablespoons of each cup of all-purpose flour with cornstarch
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Let ingredients come to room temperature 45-60 minutes before using