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Dark Chocolate Ricotta and Almond Cakes


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  • Author: Veronica Lavenia
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 8 -10 cakes

Description

Make these sweet dark chocolate ricotta almond cakes on a cold winter day. They’re the perfect small bite to brighten any mood.


Ingredients

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  • 2 large organic free range eggs
  • 100 g 3 1/2 oz raw coconut sugar
  • 80 ml 3 fl oz mild extra virgin olive oil (or 100 ml (3 1/2 fl oz) organic cold-pressed sunflower oil)
  • 100 g 3 1/2 oz ricotta cheese
  • 300 g 11 oz whole-wheat Farro flour, sifted
  • 15 g 1/2 oz organic baking powder
  • 100 g 3 1/2 oz chopped toasted almonds
  • 100 g 3 1/2 oz melted dark chocolate 70%

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Whip the eggs with the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the oil, ricotta cheese, flour and baking powder, and mix.
  3. Add the almonds and most of the melted chocolate, reserving a little for coating.
  4. Pour the dough into mini molds.
  5. Cook for 25 minutes.
  6. When cool, cover the cakes with the reserved melted chocolate.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Dessert