Chocolate Almond Ricotta Dump Cake
Darling, let me tell you, this Chocolate Almond Ricotta Dump Cake is what happens when chocolate and almonds decide to take a romantic gondola ride in Venice—then invite ricotta to make it creamy.
You know I love a dessert that pretends it took hours to craft, but really, it’s just a matter of dumping things into a pan and letting the oven do its magic. That’s my kind of relationship!
The ricotta makes it smooth and velvety (like the Italian tenor I once flirted with over too many espressos), while the almonds add that elegant crunch that makes people think you own matching dinnerware.
Honestly, if you serve this at a dinner party, everyone will assume you hired a pastry chef. Just nod, smile, and maybe bat your lashes a little—you deserve the credit, sugar.
So put on your best apron (or at least one without yesterday’s spaghetti sauce splatters), and let’s create a cake that tastes like a European vacation… without the lost luggage or the embarrassing attempt at speaking Italian.
Chocolate Almond Ricotta Dump Cake
Equipment
- 1 9" x 13" baking dish or pan
- 1 medium mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup ricotta cheese whole milk preferred
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup sliced almonds plus more for garnish
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together ricotta, sour cream, milk, sugar, eggs, almond extract, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour chocolate cake mix evenly into the baking dish (dry, don’t mix yet).
- Spoon the ricotta mixture evenly over the cake mix.
- Sprinkle with sliced almonds and mini chocolate chips.
- Drizzle melted butter evenly over the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the top is set and slightly crackled.
- Cool for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temp.
Notes
Nutrition
Diva's Elegant Enhancements
Italian Vibes:
Swap chocolate chips for chopped candied orange peel for a Sicilian twist.
Mocha Kick:
Replace the milk with strong brewed coffee for a bold flavor.
Boozy Diva:
Add a splash of amaretto or Kahlúa to the ricotta mixture.
Presentation Suggestions:
Dust with powdered sugar like it just walked out of a pastry shop.
Garnish with extra toasted almonds and curls of dark chocolate for drama.
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream (or gelato if you’re feeling extra diva-ish).
Ready to bake like the diva you are?
Try this Chocolate Almond Ricotta Dump Cake tonight, and don’t forget to share a slice (or keep it all to yourself—I won’t judge!).
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