Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsVora Restaurant EuropeanLemon Ricotta Cake Recipe

Lemon Ricotta Cake Recipe

Time1h
Serves8

Fresh lemon, light sponge cake, whipped ricotta cheese, vanilla, raspberry sorbet

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Toppings

Method

Making the Cake

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs

    Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

  5. 5

    Incorporate Ricotta and Flavors

    Mix in the ricotta cheese, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.

  6. 6

    Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

  7. 7

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  8. 8

    Cool the Cake

    Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving the Cake

  1. 9

    Plate the Cake

    Once the cake has cooled, slice it into wedges and place each slice on a serving plate.

  2. 10

    Add Toppings

    Top each slice with a scoop of raspberry sorbet, a sprinkle of fresh raspberries, and a dusting of powdered sugar.

  3. 11

    Enjoy

    Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing lemon ricotta cake!

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