Description
Limoncello Ricotta Cake is a light and refreshing Italian dessert that combines creamy ricotta cheese with the vibrant flavors of limoncello. Each slice offers a delightful burst of citrus, making it perfect for brunches or as a sweet finish to any meal. With its soft texture and zesty profile, this cake will transport you to sunny Italian terraces. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress your guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ? cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- ? cup limoncello
- ? cup granulated sugar
- 1 ? cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- Zest of 2 lemons
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs, limoncello, and lemon zest until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour and baking powder; gradually fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for ten minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg