Description
Looking for the best Italian Ricotta Cake recipe? This easy and quick dessert is simple to prepare yet incredibly soft and flavorful thanks to creamy ricotta cheese. It feels like a healthy homemade treat with light sweetness and classic Italian charm. Perfect for holidays brunch gatherings birthdays or casual afternoons this cake is beginner friendly freezer friendly and always impressive. Save this easy Italian Ricotta Cake for elegant baking days.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a cake pan.
- Whisk ricotta sugar and eggs until smooth.
- Add vanilla lemon zest and salt.
- Fold in flour and baking powder gently.
- Pour batter into pan and smooth top.
- Bake 45–50 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool completely then dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use full fat ricotta for best texture.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Let cool fully before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 95mg