Lemon Ricotta Cake Recipe
This Lemon Ricotta Cake is a light, airy spring dessert with creamy ricotta & bright lemon flavor. Easy, moist, melt-in-your-mouth recipe for any occasion.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 339kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter room temperature
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese, room temperature (leave out at room temp for 30 minutes prior to mixing)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 large lemon zested and juiced
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Garnish: powdered sugar for dusting, sliced lemons, edible flowers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan with butter then place a circle of parchment paper on the bottom and grease that as well.
- In a large bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together until combined. Add the ricotta cheese and continue beating until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Continue beating while adding eggs, one at a time.
- Add vanilla and almond extracts, lemon juice and lemon zest to creamed ingredients and mix until combined.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Using a silicone spatula, mix lightly into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove to a wire rack and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Remove the sides and bottom of the pan and let it cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
STORING/FREEZING
Store this cake covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze this cake by wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap, then again in foil, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 279mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 582IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 1mg
