How to Make Italian Ricotta Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Italian Ricotta Cake is a traditional dessert that originates from the Italian region of Calabria. This cake is loved for its light and fluffy texture, and the rich flavor of ricotta cheese. It's a perfect way to end a meal, or to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea. The simplicity of the ingredients combined with the delicious taste makes this cake a favorite among many.

The key ingredient in this cake is ricotta cheese, which gives the cake its distinctive flavor and texture. Ricotta ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup brandy
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 pounds ricotta cheese
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 large egg whites, beaten stiff
  • ½ medium lemon, zested
  • ½ medium lime, zested
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake

  • Cream butter and gradually add sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, while continuing beating. Add brandy. Add flour and baking powder. Mix into a dough until the consistency is like Play-Doh®. Press dough into a greased and floured 9x13-inch pan. Refrigerate for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat ricotta cheese in a large bowl 4 to 5 minutes on high speed. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition. Add sugar and heavy cream and beat until blended. Fold in egg whites.
  • Spoon 1/2 of the mixture into the crust. Sprinkle 1/2 of the zests and 1/2 of the cinnamon on top. Repeat with remaining filling, zest, and cinnamon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Turn off the oven and let cake cool in the oven for 2 hours. Remove from the oven and chill completely before serving.
  • Nutrition

    576 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 191mg
    • Sodium: 287mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 38g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 393mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 244mg