Vanilla Ricotta Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This Vanilla Ricotta Cake Recipe combines the creamy texture of ricotta cheese with the aromatic flavor of vanilla, resulting in a moist and delicious cake. It’s perfect for celebrations or as a delightful dessert to enjoy any day.

The cake is easy to make and requires simple ingredients, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced bakers.

Delicious Vanilla Ricotta Cake

This cake features a light and fluffy texture, enhanced by the richness of ricotta cheese and the sweet notes of vanilla. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Fresh berries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, and softened butter until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries if desired before serving.