{"id":"46628e12-8677-48bc-8c8a-94ce01858884","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/46628e12-8677-48bc-8c8a-94ce01858884","source_url":"https://blog.cookingpoint.net/lemon-ricotta-cake/","title":"Healthy Lemon Ricotta Cake","description":"A thick, moist lemon cake made with whole milk ricotta, softened butter, fresh lemon, and vanilla. The cake has a tender, rich interior with a light lemon flavor and needs nothing more than a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT35M","total_time":"PT50M","image_url":"https://blog.cookingpoint.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Healthy-Lemon-Ricotta-Cake.png","ingredients":[{"text":"1 large lemon, zested and juiced","item":"large lemon, zested and juiced","quantity":1},{"text":"1 ¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":1.25,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":250,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","preparation":"softened","metric_alternate":{"quantity":170,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 ½ cups (365g) whole milk ricotta cheese","item":"whole milk ricotta cheese","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":365,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"3 large eggs","item":"large eggs","quantity":3},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":190,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 teaspoon baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¾ teaspoon fine sea salt","item":"fine sea salt","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Powdered sugar, for dusting","item":"Powdered sugar, for dusting"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line it with parchment paper."},{"number":2,"text":"Put the lemon zest and granulated sugar into a large mixing bowl. Rub them together until the sugar becomes very fragrant."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the softened butter. Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes, until light and fluffy."},{"number":4,"text":"Add the ricotta cheese and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Mix until combined."},{"number":5,"text":"Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until incorporated. The mixture may still look slightly lumpy because of the ricotta."},{"number":6,"text":"In another bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and fine sea salt."},{"number":7,"text":"Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture. Use a large rubber spatula to stir until the batter is combined. Avoid overmixing."},{"number":8,"text":"Transfer the thick batter to the prepared springform pan. Spread the top evenly with a spatula."},{"number":9,"text":"Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs."},{"number":10,"text":"Place the cake on a wire rack and let it cool until the pan is comfortable to handle. Remove the springform pan and allow the cake to cool further"},{"number":11,"text":"Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar and cut into thick slices."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T20:25:30.051437+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T20:25:30.051437+00:00"}