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Meyer Lemon Ricotta Cake

Meyer Lemon Ricotta Cake: Brighten Your Day with Zest and Cream

This Meyer Lemon Ricotta Cake combines creamy ricotta and zesty Meyer lemons for a moist, delightful dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour you can substitute gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Fine Salt sea salt or pink Himalayan salt works as great alternatives.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder make sure it’s fresh for the best rise.
  • 4 count Meyer Lemons regular lemons can be substituted but will be more acidic.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 count Large Eggs at room temperature
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted and cooled; ensure it cools to avoid cooking the eggs.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 0.5 cup Ricotta Cheese at room temperature; feel free to use cream cheese or Greek yogurt as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Half & Half or Whole Milk at room temperature; whole milk can be a great substitute if needed.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Meyer Lemon Juice use freshly squeezed for the best results.

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Meyer Lemon Ricotta Cake
  1. 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.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon of fine salt, and 2 teaspoons of baking powder.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, rub 1 cup of granulated sugar with the zest of your Meyer lemons until well combined.
  4. 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.
  5. In a separate small bowl, take ½ cup of room-temperature ricotta cheese and blend it with 2 tablespoons of half & half until smooth.
  6. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the ricotta mixture.
  7. Pour the cake batter into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle your prepared glaze over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure your eggs are at room temperature for better emulsification and a lighter cake texture.

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