Lemon Ricotta Cake
This delightful lemon and ricotta cake is a burst of sunshine on a plate. With zesty lemon zest adding a refreshing tang and creamy ricotta lending a luscious texture, each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors. Baked to perfection, this cake is moist, golden, and irresistible. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is sure to brighten up your day with its delicious combination of ingredients.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 175g softened butter
- 175g caster sugar
- 3 lemons , zested
- 3 eggs , separated
- 250g ricotta
- 125g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 1800c, gas mark 4, 1600C for convection oven.
- Spread some margerine on an 18cm diameter cake tin, and sprinkle flour lightly on it.
- Sieve the flour and add the baking powder.
- In a bowl, rub in the butter and sugar, until the mixture becomes creamy. Use an electric beater for good results.
- Add the egg yolks and beat well until it becomes foamy. Add this to the ricotta. Mix well with your hands.
- Start adding flour, little by little, mixing well continously.
- Place the mixture in the cake tin and bake for about 35 minutes, or until the cake has risen and turned golden. Let the cake cool for an hour in the cake tin.
Yield
Serves 8
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