Italian Ricotta Easter Cake

Italian Ricotta Easter Cake is a traditional Italian dessert that is perfect for Easter celebrations. This delicious cake is made with creamy ricotta cheese, sweetened with sugar, and flavored with lemon zest and vanilla extract. The cake is light, fluffy, and has a delicate texture that melts in your mouth.

To make this Italian Ricotta Easter Cake, you will need the following ingredients:

- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest

For the topping:

- Powdered sugar
- Candied fruit
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch cake pan. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until light and fluffy. Add the ricotta cheese, melted butter, vanilla extract, and lemon zest to the eggs and mix well.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan. Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar and decorate with candied fruit.
This Italian Ricotta Easter Cake is a perfect dessert for any Easter celebration. It has a light and fluffy texture that is complemented by the creamy ricotta cheese and the sweet lemon and vanilla flavors. This cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Type: Dessert Cake

Ingredients:

- All-purpose flour
- Sugar
- Ricotta cheese

Cooking Tips:

- Beat the eggs until light and fluffy for a light and airy cake.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan to prevent it from breaking.
- Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar for a beautiful presentation.

Appearance:

- Light and fluffy texture
- Dusting of powdered sugar on top
- Decorated with candied fruit

Taste:

- Creamy and sweet ricotta cheese
- Light and airy texture
- Sweet lemon and vanilla flavors