Italian Chocolate Ricotta Cake with Decadent Flavors - Zest Plate

Ingredients

• 1 cup ricotta cheese (full-fat or whole milk recommended)
• 6 ounces dark chocolate (52% cocoa, high quality)
• 3 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
• ¾ cup + 2 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar (180 grams)
• ½ cup + ½ tablespoon butter (120 grams, softened)
• 1 cup pastry or cake flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt (¼ teaspoon if using unsalted butter)