Ricotta and Lemon Pound Cake
This ricotta and lemon pound cake is a moist, flavorful cake that is perfect for any occasion. The ricotta cheese makes the cake extra moist and tender, while the lemon zest adds a bright, citrusy flavor. This cake is easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes. It's the perfect dessert for a summer party or a special occasion.
Pound cake is a classic dessert that has been around for centuries. It is believed to have originated in England in the 17th century. The cake was originally made with a pound of each of the following ingredients: flour, butter, sugar, and eggs. This recipe for ricotta and lemon pound cake is a modern twist on the classic. It uses ricotta cheese to make the cake extra moist and tender, and lemon zest to add a bright, citrusy flavor. This cake is easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 50 | Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the ricotta cheese.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with additions of the milk, and beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  6. Stir in the lemon zest.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Why It Works
  • The ricotta cheese makes the cake extra moist and tender.
  • The lemon zest adds a bright, citrusy flavor.
  • The cake is easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes.
  • It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.