Lemon Ricotta Cake Recipe

Lemon Ricotta Cake Recipe

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This light and fluffy cake is bursting with fresh lemon flavor and has a delightful tang from the ricotta cheese. It’s perfect for a spring or summer dessert.

Ingredients:

  • For the Cake:
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder  
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda  
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened  
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 cup ricotta cheese  
    • 1/4 cup milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  
    • Zest of 2 lemons
    • Juice of 1 lemon
  • For the Lemon Glaze:
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.  
  4. Add egg and ricotta: Beat in the egg, then gradually add the ricotta cheese, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  6. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.  
  8. Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust the amount of lemon juice to reach your desired consistency.
  10. Glaze the cake: Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the lemon glaze evenly over the top.

Tips & Variations:

  • For extra lemon flavor, add a tablespoon of lemon zest to the batter.
  • Top the cake with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream.
  • Substitute lemon with another citrus fruit, such as lime or orange.

Enjoy your delicious Lemon Ricotta Cake!

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