Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Ricotta Self-Filling Cake, a luscious Italian dessert that combines a crumbly crust with a creamy ricotta filling. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Crust:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 large egg
Ricotta Filling:
1 1/4 cups whole milk ricotta cheese, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, zest of 1 lemon (optional), 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add cold butter and blend until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add vanilla and egg, mix gently to form a crumbly dough. Press half of the dough into the pan.
- Make the Ricotta Filling: In another bowl, mix ricotta, powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and egg until smooth. Pour over the crust.
- Bake: Crumble remaining dough over the filling. Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and set. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- This cake tastes better when chilled, so consider making it a day ahead.
- You can use orange zest instead of lemon for a citrus variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
