Lemon Ricotta Cake
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Lemon Ricotta Cake
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My refreshing Lemon Ricotta Cake satisfies without being overly sweet. Thanks to the addition of ricotta cheese, this easy Italian classic has a light, tender crumb that will melt in your mouth.
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Ingredients
- 1 ⅔ cups granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
- 12 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 15 ounce ricotta cheese
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup Powdered sugar, for dusting cake
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with shortening (or homemade cake release). Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, lemon zest, and butter. Beat until light and fluffy. Add ricotta and beat for about 4-5 minutes until light and airy.
- Add in eggs, and lemon juice. Beat just until combined.
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt, just until the batter is blended. Do not over mix.
- Spoon batter into prepared baking pan, smoothing out the top. Bake for 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool cake on a wire rack to room temperature. Remove from springform pan. Dust cake with powdered sugar and serve.
Notes
- Using room temperature ingredients helps prevent the cake from cracking.
- Store cake in airtight container or covered with plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Freeze cake by wrapping cooled cake with plastic wrap, then in foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator overnight.
- Serve cake with fresh whipped cream, and berries if desired.
- See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1slice
Calories
529kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
134mg
(45%)
Sodium
323mg
(13%)
Potassium
115mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
46g
(92%)
Vitamin A
851IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
188mg
(19%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 529 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 529kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 134mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 323mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 851IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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