Ricotta Cake

Ricotta Cake

This recipe is for a fluffy and delicious ricotta cake that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is made with all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, ricotta cheese, milk, lemon zest, and powdered sugar. It is easy to make and can be served as a dessert or a snack.

Servings 8

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch cake pan with cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the ricotta cheese and milk. Stir in the lemon zest.
• Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
• Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.

Calories: 350kcal

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: ricotta

To make this cake, you’ll need ricotta cheese, all-purpose flour, sugar, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and greasing a 9-inch cake pan.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth. Then, add the flour and baking powder and mix until just combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top with a spatula. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Once the cake is done, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

This ricotta cake is perfect for any occasion, from a casual weeknight dinner to a fancy dinner party. It’s also a great make-ahead dessert, as it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. So go ahead, give it a try and enjoy the deliciousness!