Make Lidias Chocolate Ricotta Brick Cake Recipe: Your New Favorite Chocolate Treat!

Make Lidias Chocolate Ricotta Brick Cake Recipe: Your New Favorite Chocolate Treat!
Make Lidias Chocolate Ricotta Brick Cake Recipe: Your New Favorite Chocolate Treat!

Okay, so today, I tried out this recipe I found: “Lidia’s Chocolate Ricotta Brick Cake.” Sounds fancy, right? But it’s actually pretty chill. Let me tell you how it went down.

First off, I gathered all my stuff. Gotta have that ricotta, obviously. Then there’s the chocolate – I just used some regular baking chocolate I had lying around. Sugar, eggs, the usual suspects for a cake. I also grabbed some ladyfingers ’cause that’s what the recipe called for, to give it that “brick” shape, I guess.

Mixing it up was the fun part.

Make Lidias Chocolate Ricotta Brick Cake Recipe: Your New Favorite Chocolate Treat!

I creamed together the ricotta and sugar until it was all smooth and fluffy. Then, I cracked in the eggs one by one, mixing after each one. It’s kinda therapeutic, you know? Watching it all come together.

Next, I melted the chocolate. I just did it in the microwave, but you gotta be careful not to burn it. Short bursts, stirring in between – that’s the key. Once it was all melty and smooth, I mixed it into the ricotta mixture. Oh man, the smell was amazing!

Building the “Brick”

Now for the “brick” part. I lined a loaf pan with some plastic wrap, leaving some hanging over the edges. Then, I dunked each ladyfinger into some milk real quick – you don’t want them soggy, just a little moist.

I started layering. Ladyfingers on the bottom, then a layer of that chocolate ricotta goodness. Repeated that a couple of times until the pan was full. Then I folded the plastic wrap over the top and popped it in the fridge.

The recipe said to chill it for at least a few hours, but I left it overnight. I wanted to make sure it was good and set. This morning, I took it out, unwrapped it, and sliced it up.

  • It looked pretty cool, like a chocolate brick!
  • The taste? Seriously good.
  • The ricotta makes it so creamy, and the chocolate is rich but not too sweet.
  • The ladyfingers added a nice little texture, too.

Would I make it again?

Totally. It’s a great dessert that’s not too complicated. Plus, you can impress your friends with your fancy “brick cake.” Give it a try, you won’t regret it! It’s kinda like making a simple baked macaroni, but sweeter and tastier.

I got this recipe idea when I found the Lidia’s From Our Family’s Table to Yours book in my kitchen and I really liked the family name, so I think I will try to cook more of her recipes in the future.

Make Lidias Chocolate Ricotta Brick Cake Recipe: Your New Favorite Chocolate Treat!

Anyway, today was a busy cooking day, apart from the cake, I also cooked four-cheese baked macaroni, spritzes, and some spicy vinegar ribs. Just want to do everything in one shot. What a day!

I think I will go to Lidia’s restaurant someday, just to try the authentic dishes, I saw some introduction about booking a table, maybe I will go this weekend.

Anyway, I really like this cake, it is perfect for breakfast, and it is easy to make, I like easy things, you know. The ricotta is a magic thing, delicious cooked or uncooked, I like the taste!

Overall, baking this cake was a fun experience. It was like putting together a delicious puzzle. Each step, from mixing the ingredients to layering the ladyfingers, felt like a mini-accomplishment. And the best part? Getting to enjoy the fruits of my labor with a big slice of chocolatey, creamy goodness. I think I will use this cake to treat my friends next time they come to visit me!

Alright, that’s my cooking adventure for today. Hope you enjoyed it!

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