Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake
A delightful dessert combining creamy ricotta cheese with the bright flavor of fresh lemons, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Combine the ricotta cheese and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Serve with fresh berries or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence. Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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