Stracciatella Cake

Name: Stracciatella Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Eggs medium 3; Type 00 flour 1.6 cups; Cornstarch 0.6 cup; Sugar 1 cup; Vegetable oil ½ cup; Fresh liquid cream ½ cup; Dark chocolate 5.3 oz; Baking powder 4 tsp

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Calories per serving

Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 504
Carbohydrates g 66.3
of which sugars g 37.8
Protein g 7
Fats g 23.4
of which saturated fat g 7.62
Fiber g 1
Cholesterol mg 85
Sodium mg 37

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Serving: 8
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

This stracciatella cake is like bringing a little piece of Italian gelato magic into your kitchen—but in cake form. It’s got that soft, moist bite, almost like a mix between a simple vanilla loaf and a tender pound cake, with chocolate bits scattered throughout. Really, it’s like Easter chocolate heaven. And in Italy, folks get super creative with leftover Easter chocolate. You know, instead of just letting those chocolate eggs gather dust, they chop them up and fold them into the batter. So, every slice of this chocolate chip cake is full of sweet surprises. Plus, the mix of fluffy cake and those tiny chocolate bits makes it something you’ll crave with your morning coffee or as an afternoon treat. It has that homestyle warmth—like you’d find in a family kitchen in Milan or Rome.

Across Italy, this stracciatella cake recipe can vary a bit. Some toss in a little orange zest, others use different leftover chocolates, but the heart of it? Always the same: a soft, moist crumb and plenty of chocolate. Honestly, it’s so simple. You don’t need anything fancy. Just a way to use up that extra chocolate and a love for homemade goodness. The cake stays tender for days—which is great, making it perfect for breakfast or snacking. It brings back memories of classic Italian desserts—so so good—that make use of what’s on hand. This homemade stracciatella cake feels both special and super easy. It’s the kind of thing everyone reaches for—kids, grandparents, anyone who enjoys a not-too-sweet treat with just enough chocolate to make you smile. Here’s the thing: There’s something pretty great about how Italians turn leftovers into such a sweet, comforting food. And this traditional Italian cake really shows that off in the best way. It’s a testament to Italian ingenuity and warmth—bringing a little piece of Italian culture into your home with every delicious bite. For real.

How to prepare Stracciatella Cake

To prepare the stracciatella cake, start by chopping the chocolate with a knife 1 and set it aside. Next, sift the dry ingredients, so pour the flour, cornstarch 2, and baking powder 3 into a sieve set over a bowl.

Continue by breaking the room temperature eggs into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and start it while adding the sugar 4. Let it whip until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, then add the sifted dry ingredients to the mixture. Add a spoonful at a time 5: add the next only when the previous one is fully incorporated. Soften by adding the room temperature cream 6

and when it is absorbed, gradually add the vegetable oil 7. As soon as the batter is ready, detach the bowl from the mixer and gently fold in the chopped chocolate with a spatula 8 using an upward motion, then pour it into a 9.5-inch buttered and floured cake pan 9.

All that's left is to bake the cake in a preheated static oven at 350°F for 40 minutes 10. Once slightly warm, let it cool completely on a serving plate 11 and finally serve your stracciatella cake 12. If you prefer, you can decorate it with powdered sugar.

Storage

The stracciatella cake can be stored under a glass dome for 2-3 days.

It can be frozen for about a month, even in portions, to thaw as needed.

Tip

Luckily, it exists! If you have leftover chocolate, whether dark, milk, or even white, or some leftover chocolate from Easter eggs, repurpose it in this stracciatella cake! If you prefer, you can flavor it with citrus peels, or vanilla, or cinnamon!

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Stracciatella Cake

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Stracciatella Cake

Storage

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