Description
A refreshing Italian dessert that combines the flavors of limoncello and ricotta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup limoncello
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add limoncello, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix well.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the ricotta is well-drained for the best texture.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, increase the lemon zest.
- Serve chilled for a refreshing treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: italian limoncello ricotta cake, ricotta cake, limoncello dessert, italian dessert