Description
A delightful cake that captures the essence of sunny days with its zesty lemon and creamy ricotta, perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (juice from one large lemon)
- lemon zest (zest from one large lemon)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan using butter and a sprinkle of powdered sugar, then set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt; whisk together until fully combined and set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the granulated sugar and softened butter together on high speed for 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Add the ricotta cheese and blend on high until light and fluffy, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs to the ricotta mixture one at a time on medium speed, scraping the bowl after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until fully combined.
- With the mixer on low, gradually add the dry ingredients to the ricotta mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and smooth the top.
- Place the cake on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully removing the springform pan and cooling completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries, or simply dust with powdered sugar for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg