First, it is important to soak the raisins in some water;
Then, using the eggs necessary for the batter, separate the egg yolks from the egg whites;
Place the butterfly whisk into the mixing bowl of the Thermomix and add the egg whites; If you don’t own a Thermomix, you can use a hand mixer;
Add ½ of the sugar necessary for the batter over the egg whites; Also, add 1 pinch of salt;
Whip the egg whites to achieve a foam, by using 4 MIN – SPEED 3.5 (using the butterfly whisk);
Transfer the egg whites foam into a different bowl;
Now, let’s make the egg yolks cream. For this, you have to remove the butterfly whisk from the mixing bowl and add the 2 egg yolks;
Start mixing the egg yolk for 5 MIN – SPEED 2 without the measuring cup. Meanwhile, slowly pour the vegetable oil through the lid into the mixing bowl, while mixing;
Also, add the remaining ½ sugar for the batter through the lid;
Also, pour the milk through the lid;
Into a different bowl, mix the flour with the cocoa/ carob powder and the baking powder, using a spatula;
Add the flour and cocoa/ carob powder mix over the egg yolks cream;
Add vanilla extract;
KNEAD – 5 MIN, until you get a nice batter;
Now, place the egg whites foam over the dark batter and mix gently with a spatula until you get a creamy texture;
Pour the creamy batter into the baking tray covered with baking paper;
Preheat the oven at 180℃ (356℉);
Now, let’s make the ricotta cheese filling; Rinse the mixing bowl of the Thermomix;
Place the eggs, ricotta cheese and brown sugar/ honey into the mixing bowl;
Mix them well for 3 MIN – SPEED 3 COUNTERCLOCKWISE; Meanwhile, pour the drained raisins through the lid;
Now, using a spoon, place the ricotta cheese filling evenly on top of the previously prepared batter;
Bake the easy chocolate cake recipe for kids into the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes;
You can test if the cake is properly baked by using a toothpick. If you insert it into the cake and it comes out clean, this means that the cake is baked enough.
Leave the cake to rest for 10 minutes before serving it;