Aunt Jans Ricotta Cake

Ricotta cheese, the main ingredient in this cake, is a traditional Italian cheese made from the whey leftover from cheese production.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Aunt Jans Ricotta Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Italian Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Ricotta cheese
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 stick Unsalted butter
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in the ricotta cheese until evenly incorporated.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar.
10. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 20g

Protein 9g18%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.