Soft, fragrant and wonderfully simple, Ricotta Cake is a classic homemade dessert that wins you over at the first bite. Made with just a few wholesome ingredients, it has a tender texture and a delicate lemon aroma, making it perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea or a light dessert after a meal.
Vegetarian
Traditional
Homemade cake
Vegetarian
Ricotta Cake
Ricotta Cake is a soft and lightly scented Italian dessert made with fresh ricotta, eggs and lemon zest. A simple, comforting cake perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
- Eggs 3
- Sugar 300 g
- All-purpose flour 300 g
- Fresh ricotta cheese 300 g
- Grated lemon zest 1
- Baking powder 1 sachet
- Butter for greasing
Tools
- Mixer or whisk
- Bowl
- Spatula
- Cake pan
- Oven
Instructions
- Whisk or blend the eggs with the sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the ricotta and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the sifted flour, then the grated lemon zest.
- Gently fold in the baking powder.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and level the surface.
- Bake in a static oven at 150°C (300°F) for about 60 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before removing from the pan and serving.
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories
310 kcal
310 kcal
Fat
14 g
14 g
Carbohydrates
39 g
39 g
Protein
8 g
8 g
Sugar
24 g
24 g
Fiber
1 g
1 g
Sodium
90 mg
90 mg
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