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๐Ÿ‹ Classic Lemon Ricotta Cake (Fluffy, Bright, and Melt-in-Your-Mouth)

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Desserts Italian Jun 14, 2025 724
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Description

This soft, lemony ricotta cake is what Italian grandmas bake on sunny weekends. Light, moist, and bursting with citrus, itโ€™s a spoon-tender dessert that feels like a hug from Naples.

Ingredients

Servings: 4
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  • ๐Ÿฅš 3 large eggs
  • ๐Ÿ‹ Zest of 1 lemon
  • ๐Ÿ‹ 30 ml fresh lemon juice (2 tbsp)
  • ๐Ÿง€ 250 g ricotta cheese (1 cup)
  • ๐ŸŒพ 100 g all-purpose flour (ยพ cup)
  • ๐Ÿฌ 120 g granulated sugar (ยฝ cup + 1 tbsp)
  • ๐Ÿงˆ 75 g unsalted butter, melted and cooled (โ…“ cup)
  • ๐Ÿฅ„ 1 tsp baking powder
  • ๐Ÿง‚ Pinch of salt
  • ๐Ÿฌ Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Preparation

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Total Time

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Prep: 15 min
๐Ÿ”ฅ Cook: 40 min
๐Ÿ•’ Total: 55 min

Nutritional Value

๐Ÿ”ฅ 270 kcal
๐Ÿ’ช Protein: 8 g
๐Ÿงˆ Fat: 14 g (Saturated: 8 g)
๐Ÿž Carbohydrates: 28 g
๐Ÿง‚ Sodium: 90 mg
๐Ÿ”ฅ 270 kcal ๐Ÿ’ช 8 g protein ๐Ÿž 28 g carbs ๐Ÿงˆ 14 g fat
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Advice

Let the cake sit in the fridge for a few hours โ€” the texture becomes even silkier the next day.

Status

๐Ÿ‹ This lemon ricotta cake is light, fluffy, and made for golden afternoons.
A slice of southern Italy.
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