Lemon Ricotta Cake: Easy, Luscious Dessert for Home Bakers
This Lemon Ricotta Cake is a delightful dessert that is both easy to make and incredibly delicious. Perfect for home bakers looking to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the ricotta cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and lemon zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour in the lemon juice and vanilla extract, and stir gently.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the cake is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
- Best enjoyed chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Lemon Ricotta Cake, dessert, easy baking, home bakers