Italian Ricotta cake recipe

Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for Italian Ricotta Cake:

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup of whole milk ricotta cheese
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Pinch of salt

Optional Toppings:

• Powdered sugar for dusting
• Fresh berries or fruit for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Mix in the ricotta cheese and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once the cake has cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries or fruit if desired.
11. Slice and serve your delicious Italian Ricotta Cake!

Enjoy your homemade treat!