Lemon Ricotta Cake

5 from 1 vote

This Lemon Ricotta Cake is a light and fluffy cake that is baked up with a ricotta, and lemon curd topping to give you a nice citrusy flavor. It's an Italian inspired treat that has the perfect balance of flavors, and would be so good for an afternoon snack, or for a special occasion!

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Total Time55

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Lemon, Lemon Ricotta Cake, ricotta cake, Triple Berry Lemon Cake

Servings: slices

Calories: 374kcal

Author: Ellen

Ingredients

For the Cake:

3/4 cup granulated sugar
6 TBS unsalted butter (softened)
2 large eggs
2 Tbs milk
zest of one lemon
1 1/3 cup all purpose flour (plus 1 Tbs)
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup whole ricotta cheese
1/2 cup lemon curd
1 egg yolk
1/3 cup granola

For Topping the Cake:

powdered sugar
fresh whipped cream
fresh berries

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9inch cake pan with butter.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 6 TBS unsalted butter
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. 2 large eggs
Add in the milk, and lemon zest, and stir until combined. 2 Tbs milk, zest of one lemon
Stir in the flour, and baking powder until just combined. 1 1/3 cup all purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder
Spoon the cake batter into the prepared pan, and smooth the top evenly.
In another bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, lemon curd, and egg yolk.1 cup whole ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup lemon curd, 1 egg yolk
Spread the lemon ricotta mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter.
Sprinkle granola over the top of cake. 1/3 cup granola
Bake the cake for 35 to 45 minutes. Test the cake every couple minutes with a toothpick to see when it comes out clean. The cake is finished when the top is mostly solid with a few cracks.
Let the cake cool for 20 minutes in the pan. Then invert it to cool it completely on a serving plate.
Sprinkle the cake with powdered sugar, and top with whipped cream and fresh berries if desired. powdered sugar , fresh whipped cream , fresh berries
Enjoy cut in slices, and store leftovers covered in the fridge.

Notes

Room Temperature Ingredients - Bringing your butter, eggs and ricotta to room temperature before mixing them into the cake will give you the best results.

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