The 5 Minute Cake with Ricotta, Chocolate and Almonds is a mouth-watering and very easy cake perfect for breakfast.
It is a fluffy Cake made with ingredients that are easy to find and easy to work with.
We can customize it as we like by adding or removing ingredients, we can add chopped dried fruit or pieces of fresh seasonal fruit. Preparing it is really simple, we will only use a large bowl, a wooden ladle and a mixer to chop the Almonds, no electric whisk.
Why Nonna Loves This Cake ❤️
There’s a reason Nonna keeps this recipe on repeat — it’s quick, comforting, and full of Old World charm. With creamy ricotta, crunchy almonds, and melting chocolate chips, this cake has the perfect balance of soft, nutty, and sweet. Even better? No electric mixer, no stress. Just one bowl, a spoon, and 5 minutes of love.
Whether for breakfast, merenda (snack) or an impromptu dessert, this is a rustic Italian cake made with real ingredients and even realer love. 🇮🇹💛
⏱️ Cooking Time & Details
Difficulty: Low
Cost: Low
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 40–45 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour
Servings: 10 slices
📋 Ingredients
2 large eggs
1⅔ cups (200 g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (250 g) ricotta cheese
½ cup (100 g) neutral seed oil (like sunflower or canola)
¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
½ cup (100 g) chocolate chips
1¾ cups (200 g) almonds, finely crushed
1 tsp baking powder (½ sachet)
Chocolate chips and slivered almonds, for decorating
👩🍳 Method – Step by Step
1. Prep the Oven and Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
Line a 9–10 inch (24–26 cm) round cake pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
2. Crush the Almonds
Finely chop or pulse almonds in a mixer until coarse but not powdered. Set aside.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and oil with a wooden spoon until smooth.
Add ricotta and mix well until fully incorporated.
4. Add Dry Ingredients
Stir in the crushed almonds, flour, and baking powder.
Mix until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
5. Add the Chocolate
Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
6. Assemble the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level it out with a spatula.
Top with additional chocolate chips and slivered almonds for a pretty finish.
7. Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes.
Test doneness with a toothpick — it should come out clean or with just a few crumbs.
Let cool before slicing and serving.
💡 Tips and Tricks
No mixer needed! A spoon and a bowl are all you need.
Customize it! Add dried cranberries, chopped hazelnuts, or even orange zest.
Use full-fat ricotta for the best texture.
Make it gluten-free by using almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend.
Store it in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
🧾 Nutritional Information (Per Slice – Approximate)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| Sugars | 16 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sodium | 70 mg |
5-Minute Ricotta, Chocolate & Almond Cake
Notes
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1⅔ cups (200 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (250 g) ricotta cheese
- ½ cup (100 g) neutral seed oil (like sunflower or canola)
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) chocolate chips
- 1¾ cups (200 g) almonds, finely crushed
- 1 tsp baking powder (½ sachet)
- Chocolate chips and slivered almonds, for decorating
👩🍳 Method – Step by Step
1. Prep the Oven and Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Line a 9–10 inch (24–26 cm) round cake pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
2. Crush the Almonds
- Finely chop or pulse almonds in a mixer until coarse but not powdered. Set aside.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and oil with a wooden spoon until smooth.
- Add ricotta and mix well until fully incorporated.
4. Add Dry Ingredients
- Stir in the crushed almonds, flour, and baking powder.
- Mix until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
5. Add the Chocolate
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
6. Assemble the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level it out with a spatula.
- Top with additional chocolate chips and slivered almonds for a pretty finish.
7. Bake
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes.
- Test doneness with a toothpick — it should come out clean or with just a few crumbs.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
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