Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (not packed!)
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs + 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
  • 1 and 1/4 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (you may also sub in melted coconut oil)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks, 8 ounces), softened
  • 3 and 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese

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