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Soft & Fluffy Lemon Ricotta Cakes 🍋

Light and airy lemon ricotta cakes with a soft crumb, fresh citrus flavor, and delicate sweetness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest fresh
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • Cake pan
  • Zester

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking pan.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  5. Mix in ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
  6. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently.
  7. Bake 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fluffy.