Description
Limoncello Ricotta Cake is a refreshing and indulgent dessert that perfectly blends creamy ricotta with zesty lemon flavors. This delightful cake captures the essence of summer, making it ideal for family gatherings or cozy evenings. Each slice offers a deliciously moist texture and an inviting aroma that will impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese (full-fat)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest and juice of 2 large fresh lemons
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and sugar until evenly combined.
- In another bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined; do not over-mix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg