Lemon Ricotta Cake
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5
Lemon Ricotta Cake
Description
Lemon Ricotta Cake combines whole-milk ricotta cheese and olive oil to build a moist texture, enhanced by the zest and juice of fresh lemons. The batter is whipped with eggs and vanilla extract to add lift and flavor before folding in flour, baking powder, and salt to create a tender crumb. Baking in an 8-inch round pan results in a cake with a fragrant citrus aroma and a soft, light interior.
The lemon zest mixed with sugar intensifies the citrus notes, providing a subtle yet distinct brightness throughout the cake. Dusting the finished cake with powdered sugar adds sweetness and a simple decorative touch. This cake is well suited to be enjoyed on its own or alongside tea or coffee, with a texture that holds moisture without being dense.
The cake needs to cool completely before serving to fully set its structure. Removing it from the pan by inversion ensures a neat presentation. The simplicity of the ingredients and method allow the lemon and ricotta flavors to shine without distraction.
Ingredients
- cooking spray as needed
- 3 small lemon zest and juice, divided, plural
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup olive oil
- 1 cup ricotta cheese whole milk
- 3 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- powdered sugar for serving.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line an 8-inch round baking pan with parchment paper, then spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add lemon zest and sugar to a large bowl. Use your fingers to massage the zest into the sugar until it’s fragrant and moist. Whisk in the lemon juice, olive oil, ricotta, eggs and vanilla until smooth.
- To the same bowl, add flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk until combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for about 20 minutes, then invert to remove from the pan and cool completely. Serve dusted with powdered sugar.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 419kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 230mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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