Description
A delightful and airy dessert that combines the zesty goodness of limoncello with the creamy richness of ricotta, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons limoncello
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, powdered sugar, limoncello, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the melted butter and lemon zest.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before removing it from the pan.
Notes
- This cake can be served with a dusting of powdered sugar or a lemon glaze for extra flavor.
- For an extra kick, consider adding lemon curd on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg