Nothing says thoughtful like a homemade dessert. This lemon ricotta cake is the perfect something sweet to bring to your next gathering and it comes together in no time. Serve with whipped cream and fresh berries for an extra-special touch.

Quick Info

⏱️ 145 min • 🍽️ 8 servings • ⭐ 93%

Nutrition

414 cal • 8g protein • 56g carbs • 17g fat

Tags

[Vegetarian] • [Easy] • [Desserts] • [European]

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced (about 9 slices)
• ½ cup (1 stick) plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature, divided
• 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
• 1¼ cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• ½ teaspoon pure lemon or vanilla extract
• 2 packed teaspoons lemon zest (from 2 lemons), divided
• ½ cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal
• 2½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup whole milk ricotta, room temperature (about 9 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 4 strawberries, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup blueberries

Instructions Preview

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make the candied lemons: In a high-walled,…
3. Add the lemon slices to the pan, making su…

…and 10 more steps

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Recipe by: Alix Traeger, Ali Clarke • From: Tasty