Name: Healthy Ricotta and Chestnut Cake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 125g ricotta (½ standard pot); 3 Tbsp maple syrup; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 Tbsp cocoa powder; 3 Tbsp polenta; 1 tsp baking powder; ½ cup chopped roasted or cooked chestnuts

Healthy Ricotta and Chestnut Cake

17 Nov 2025

by Dinna

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Background

Light, nourishing, and delightfully rich - this healthy ricotta and chestnut cake is the perfect balance of comfort and nutrition. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and made with wholesome ingredients like ricotta, chestnuts and polenta, it’s a simple yet satisfying bake that can be enjoyed warm or cooled. Also, it’s gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and can even be made in an air fryer for a quick and healthy treat! For extra flavour mix in a pinch of cinnamon or orange zest for a festive twist. Serve it warm for breakfast with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup, or enjoy it as a light dessert after a hearty roast dinner.

Ingredients

1 large egg
125g ricotta (½ standard pot)
3 Tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp cocoa powder
3 Tbsp polenta
1 tsp baking powder
½ cup chopped roasted or cooked chestnuts

Instructions

Set your oven to 180°C (350°F). Place two small round silicone cake moulds or cases on a baking tray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, ricotta, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Sift in the cocoa powder, then add the polenta and baking powder. Mix until well combined.
Gently stir in the chestnuts.
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared moulds. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Air fryer option: Bake at 190°C (375°F) for about 15 minutes, checking for doneness toward the end.
Enjoy warm or at room temperature. For a special touch, top with Greek yogurt, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a few extra chestnut pieces.

https://cooktogether.com/recipe-items/healthy-ricotta-and-chestnut-cake/

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