Torta di Ricotta e Limone

A delightful Italian cake featuring a light and creamy ricotta filling infused with zesty lemon. This cake is perfect for any occasion, offering a balance of sweetness and citrus brightness that will leave your taste buds refreshed.

A beautifully presented Torta di Ricotta e Limone, showcasing a light yellow cake with a creamy ricotta filling, garnished with lemon zest and fresh mint leaves on a rustic wooden table.
Cultural & Regional Cakes Italian Cakes Italian Cake ricotta lemon dessert citrus
Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 500g ricotta cheese
  • 150g Granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 100g All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • a pinch salt
  • for dusting powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Step 1:

    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

  2. Step 2:

    In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

  3. Step 3:

    Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the ricotta mixture, stirring until just combined.

  4. Step 4:

    Grease a round cake pan and pour the batter into it, smoothing the top.

  5. Step 5:

    Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  6. Step 6:

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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