One Bowl Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake

45m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Rub lemon zest into sugar.
  2. 2Whisk in olive oil, vanilla, eggs, lemon juice, and ricotta.
  3. 3Fold in dry ingredients (cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt).
  4. 4Pour batter into a parchment-lined 9" round or 8x8-inch pan.
  5. 5Bake at 350°Fahrenheit (175°Celsius) for 40–45 min.
  6. 6Whisk 1 cup powdered sugar with 2 tbsp lemon juice until smooth.
  7. 7Pour glaze over cooled cake.

Ingredients

  • 3 lemons, zested
  • 3 tbsp lemons, juiced
  • 1.25 cups sugar
  • 0.5 cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1.25 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1.5 cups cake flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

glass bowlwhiskspatula9" round or 8x8-inch baking panparchment paper