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Lemon Ricotta Cake
Treat yourself to irresistibly delicious Lemon Ricotta Cake! Bursting with fresh lemon flavor and a moist crumb, it's a must-try dessert.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Cooling Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 419 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- cooking spray as needed
- 3 small lemons zest and juice, divided
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup olive oil
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta
- 3 eggs
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
419kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
230mg
(10%)
Potassium
134mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
235IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
146mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419
% 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.