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Limoncello Ricotta Cake

This Limoncello Ricotta Cake delivers rich flavor and soft texture enhanced with bright citrus notes, making it a perfect light dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 315
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese Use whole milk ricotta for best results.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • ¼ cup limoncello Adds sweet citrus flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Fresh juice is recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest Fresh zest enhances flavor.
  • 3 large eggs Bring to room temperature before using.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Measure correctly to avoid issues.
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder Helps the cake rise.
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Adds sweetness.
For Serving
  • Powdered sugar for dusting To be used before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your springform pan with butter and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. Measure all ingredients before mixing to prevent mistakes.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
Beat Wet Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.
  2. Add melted butter, ricotta, vanilla, limoncello, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth, being careful not to overmix.
Combine Everything
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until no dry flour remains.
Fill the Pan
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading the top evenly. Tap the pan lightly on the counter.
Bake
  1. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick – it should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
Cool
  1. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove the springform ring and transfer to a cooling rack until completely cooled.
  2. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Serving Suggestions
  1. Serve the cake plain or with whipped cream and fresh berries, along with fresh strawberries or raspberry sauce.

Notes

Bring eggs to room temperature for better mixing. Use fresh lemon zest and avoid overmixing for the best texture.