Lemon-Ricotta Dessert Cake

Name: Lemon-Ricotta Dessert Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 cup cake flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 0.75 cup white sugar; 0.5 cup butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 eggs; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1 large lemon, zested and juiced; 0.25 cup milk

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This quick dessert is easy to throw together when you're planning your last-minute game night! Mix it up quickly, pop it in the oven, and you'll ease all the competitiveness with the light, spongy deliciousness!

Submitted by Diana71

Updated on January 15, 2025

Lemon ricotta dessert cake dusted with powdered sugar and garnish with lemon slice

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

1 cup cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 large lemon, zested and juiced
¼ cup milk

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch round springform pan with butter and line with parchment paper.
Mix flour and baking powder together in a small bowl.
Cream sugar and softened butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Add vanilla and beat 1 minute longer. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Add in flour mixture; beat until combined. Add ricotta cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice to batter; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add milk and beat on low speed only until combined. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cake cool completely before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

314	Calories
16g	Fat
37g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 314
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	21%
Saturated Fat 9g	47%
Cholesterol 110mg	37%
Sodium 269mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 37g	13%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 8g	15%
Vitamin C 11mg	12%
Calcium 179mg	14%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 116mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Lemon-Ricotta Dessert Cake

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