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.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 8
Calories 350 kcal
- 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
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.