Lemon Ricotta Cake
Ingredients
1 cup ricotta cheese
3 large eggs
¾ cup sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a small cake pan.
In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until light and slightly fluffy.
Add ricotta, melted butter, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Tips
For extra brightness, add a little more lemon zest.
Serve with fresh berries or whipped cream.
It tastes even better the next day after the flavors settle.
✅ Texture: soft and moist
🍋 Flavor: bright, fresh lemon
