Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
• In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
• Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
• In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
• Fold in the ricotta cheese until well mixed.
• Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, then layer with the remaining batter.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.