Grandmother's Cake

A delightful cake with creamy ricotta and a hint of lemon zest, perfect for any occasion and cherished for generations.

Stampa ricetta Pin Recipe

Preparazione 15

Cottura 45

Tempo totale 1

Porzioni: 8 slices

Portata: Cake, Dessert

Cucina: Italian

Calorie: 320

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredienti

Main Ingredients

500 g ricotta cheese Use fresh ricotta for the best flavor.
200 g sugar
4 whole eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
150 g all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
1 tsp baking powder
1 whole zest of lemon
pinch salt
to taste powdered sugar for dusting Dust before serving.
to taste pine nuts for topping Can substitute with chopped almonds or walnuts.

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a round cake pan.
In a large bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
Add the flour, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt; mix until smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Top with pine nuts.

Baking

Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Serving

Let cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Note

Grandmother's Cake is best served fresh. Serve cut into slices with a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Pairs well with coffee or tea. To store, keep it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for about a week. Can be frozen wrapped tightly.