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Lemon Ricotta Cake

Lemon ricotta cake is a delightful and refreshing dessert that combines the tangy flavor of lemon with the creamy richness of ricotta cheese. This Italian-inspired cake is moist, tender, and bursting with zesty citrus flavor, making it the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether served as a sweet ending to a dinner party or enjoyed with a cup of tea in the afternoon, this cake is sure to impress with its unique combination of flavors and textures.

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Additional Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 Bundt cake

Ingredients

1 ½ cups cake flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

1 cup white sugar

¾ cup butter, softened

3 large eggs at room temperature

1 (15 ounce) container whole-milk ricotta cheese

1 lemon, juiced and zested

1 teaspoon lemon extract

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup powdered sugar, or as needed

2 tablespoons lemon juice, or as needed

1 tablespoon lemon zest

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a tube cake or Bundt pan.

Step 2

Mix cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl.

Step 3

Beat sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed in a separate bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, and beat until well combined. Beat in ricotta cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, lemon extract, and vanilla extract until well blended. Add flour mixture and mix until batter is smooth. Pour batter into the prepared tube pan.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting on a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Step 5

Meanwhile, mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest together. Add more lemon juice if the glaze is too thick, or more powdered sugar if it's too thin. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

340

Calories

16g

Fat

44g

Carbs

Protein

Complement

The addition of ricotta cheese to the cake batter gives it a luxurious and velvety texture, while also adding a subtle depth of flavor. The bright and refreshing taste of lemon zest and juice adds a delightful contrast to the richness of the cake, creating a harmonious balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Topped with a dusting of powdered sugar or a simple glaze, this lemon ricotta cake is a beautiful and delicious dessert that is sure to become a new favorite in your baking repertoire.