Light Lemon Ricotta Cake: A Refreshingly Easy Recipe for Home Chefs
A delightful and easy-to-make cake that combines the creaminess of ricotta with the tang of Greek yogurt and a zesty lemon flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Greek yogurt, sugar, and eggs, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, baking powder, and lemon zest.
- Add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving and drizzle with lemon juice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding poppy seeds to the batter.
- This cake pairs well with fresh berries on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg