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Delicious Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake Recipe

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Ingredients

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  • 1½ cupsall-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoonsbaking powder
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • 1 cupunsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cupgranulated sugar
  • 3large eggs
  • 1 cupwhole milk ricotta
  • Zest of2lemons
  • 3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by greasing and dusting with flour.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  5. Fold in ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
  6. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
  7. Pour batter into pan and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Ensure your butter is at room temperature and do not skip the resting period after baking.

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