Posted on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in Cake Recipes

Moist and Delicious Ricotta Cake

A moist and delicious ricotta cake is a type of cake made with ricotta cheese, which gives it a rich, creamy texture and keeps the cake moist.
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Moist and Delicious Ricotta Cake
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Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time 45 min
Ready In1 h
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings8

Ingredients

7 tablespoons (1/2 cup + 1 tbsp) butter (unsalted), softened3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar14 oz ricotta cheese6 medium eggsLemon zest (to taste)1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powderGround cinnamon (to taste)Butter for greasing the panPowdered sugar for dusting
7 tablespoons (1/2 cup + 1 tbsp) butter (unsalted), softened3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar14 oz ricotta cheese6 medium eggsLemon zest (to taste)1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powderGround cinnamon (to taste)Butter for greasing the panPowdered sugar for dusting
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Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Grease a cake pan with butter and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, mix the butter and sugar, beating well until smooth.
  4. Add the ricotta cheese, lemon zest, and eggs.
  5. Beat everything together until well combined.
  6. Add the baking powder and flour, then mix again until smooth.
  7. Finally, add ground cinnamon and gently fold it into the batter.
  8. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 45 minutes.
  9. Check if it’s done by inserting a toothpick into the center—if it comes out clean, it’s ready.
  10. Remove from the oven, let it cool, and serve dusted with powdered sugar.

Recipe & Photo Credit: Temperos da Iza

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