Healthy Lemon Ricotta Cake
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/46628e12-8677-48bc-8c8a-94ce01858884
Original source: https://blog.cookingpoint.net/lemon-ricotta-cake/
Recipe image: https://blog.cookingpoint.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Healthy-Lemon-Ricotta-Cake.png

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.
Yield: 4
Prep time: PT15M
Cook time: PT35M
Total time: PT50M

Ingredients
- 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 ¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (365g) whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions
1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line it with parchment paper.
2. Put the lemon zest and granulated sugar into a large mixing bowl. Rub them together until the sugar becomes very fragrant.
3. Add the softened butter. Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
4. Add the ricotta cheese and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Mix until combined.
5. Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until incorporated. The mixture may still look slightly lumpy because of the ricotta.
6. In another bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and fine sea salt.
7. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture. Use a large rubber spatula to stir until the batter is combined. Avoid overmixing.
8. Transfer the thick batter to the prepared springform pan. Spread the top evenly with a spatula.
9. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
10. 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
11. Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar and cut into thick slices.