Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Meyer Lemon Ricotta Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) while you prepare your loaf pan. Lightly spray it with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper to ensure a perfect release after baking.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon of fine salt, and 2 teaspoons of baking powder.
- In a large mixing bowl, rub 1 cup of granulated sugar with the zest of your Meyer lemons until well combined.
- Stir in ½ cup of freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice, 2 large eggs at room temperature, 6 tablespoons of melted and cooled unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the lemon-sugar mixture.
- In a separate small bowl, take ½ cup of room-temperature ricotta cheese and blend it with 2 tablespoons of half & half until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the ricotta mixture.
- Pour the cake batter into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Place in your preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack.
- While the cake cools, prepare the glaze by sifting 1 cup of powdered sugar into a bowl and whisking in 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle your prepared glaze over the top.
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Notes
Ensure your eggs are at room temperature for better emulsification and a lighter cake texture.
