Sicilian ricotta cake

Method

• step 1

  Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Oil the base and sides of an 8-inch cake tin, then line with greaseproof paper.

• step 2

  In a large bowl, combine the ricotta and caster sugar. Beat until the sugar is well incorporated.

• step 3

  Crack the eggs into a separate bowl and whisk well. Add the beaten eggs to the ricotta mixture and beat until fully combined and smooth.

• step 4

  Tip in the chopped chocolate, mix well and transfer to the cake tin.

• step 5

  Cook for around 40 minutes until golden brown and set. Leave to cool in the tin before removing and transferring to a serving platter.