Description
A moist, zesty delight that combines creamy ricotta with fresh lemon for a refreshing dessert perfect for any gathering or afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat ricotta and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest, juice, and vanilla.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Drizzle with powdered sugar glaze while warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg