Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Ricotta Coffee Cake, a delightful blend of creamy ricotta and sweet spices. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this moist cake features a golden-brown crust that pairs beautifully with your morning coffee. With its inviting aroma and rich flavor, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in ricotta cheese and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (106g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor variation, substitute vanilla extract with almond extract or add chocolate chips to the batter. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days; gently reheat slices in the microwave.