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Lemon Ricotta Cake

Lemon Ricotta Cake: Moist, Fluffy Bliss for Any Occasion

This Lemon Ricotta Cake is a moist and fluffy dessert that captures the essence of sunny flavors, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened, unsalted
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese well-drained
  • 1 cup Sugar can use organic cane sugar or honey as alternatives
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract can substitute with almond extract
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest freshly grated
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar adjust consistency with lemon juice

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Stand Mixer
  • Whisk
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it with butter.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the softened butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the ricotta cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
  5. Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack.
  8. Whisk together the icing sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze.
  9. Once the cake has cooled completely, drizzle the glaze over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store any leftover cake in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze slices for up to three months.

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