Chocolate Ricotta Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 180°C (approximately 350°F.
2. 2
   Grease a small, round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
3. 3
   In a bowl, place eggs, sugar, and orange zest, and beat well until the mixture increases in volume.
4. 4
   In a saucepan, heat chocolate pieces, water, cocoa and butter until smooth and melted.
5. 5
   Remove from heat and let cool a little before adding to batter.
6. 6
   Stir well. Add ricotta, almonds and rice flour to the batter, stirring gently until smooth.
7. 7
   Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes.
8. 8
   Cake should be slightly moist in the center.
9. 9
   Remove cake from pan and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
10. 10
    Serve with Greek yogurt and red berries, if desired.