Rich Ricotta Chocolate Cake

1. 1 Ricottapack 250 g ≈ $3.00Not in every store: Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Whole Foods 30 g
2. 2 Sugar 30 g
3. 3 Eggspack 10 pcs ≈ $1.93 0.5 pcs
4. 4 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.58 12 g
5. 5 Cocoa powder 9 g
6. 6 Wheat flour 20 g
7. 7 Baking powder 1 g
8. 8 Sunflower oil 10 ml

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a round pan with butter⁴, dust with flour, or line with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, combine ricotta¹ and sugar, mixing until smooth.

3. Add eggs³ one at a time, whisking well after each.

4. Cut in softened butter⁴ in small pieces, mixing until fully incorporated.

5. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder; mix until just combined.

6. Transfer batter to the pan and bake for 30 minutes at 350°F (180°C).

7. Test doneness with a skewer. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.

In short

• In the planner this dish is cooked for two days: reheat on day two.