5 from 150 votes
Ricotta Olive Oil Cake Recipe
The Ricotta Olive Oil Cake Recipe creates a moist, tender cake using ricotta cheese and olive oil as primary fat components. Ground almond meal adds a subtle nutty flavor and texture alongside all-purpose flour, while lemon zest introduces a fresh citrus note. The cake has a firm yet soft crumb, baked until golden and perfect for serving with light decorations or powder sugar.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
402 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- lemon zest of 1
- 3 egg
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup almond meal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/3 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the ricotta, olive oil, sugar, and zest until completely combined.
- Next, add in one egg at a time, and they are completely mixed in.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, almond meal baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined. Whisk well to ensure clumps are removed.
- Transfer the dry ingredients to your wet ingredients and whisk together until everything is combined.
- Pour the batter into a 9" spring form pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until browned on top and firm in the center.
- Place the cake onto a cooling rack and let it cool to room temperature before decorating and serving.
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Notes
- This cake can be prepared up to one day in advance for convenience.
- Store at room temperature covered for up to 3 days, or refrigerate covered for up to 5 days.
- The cake freezes well for up to 3 months; thaw in refrigerator for one day before reheating.
- Let the cake sit at room temperature for 1 hour before serving to enhance flavor.
- Use finely ground almond meal (almond flour) for best texture.
- Decorate with powdered sugar or fresh items like whipped cream, lemon slices, and mint as desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
402kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
0.004g
(0%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
260mg
(11%)
Potassium
93mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
196IU
(4%)
Calcium
132mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 260mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 196IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.