Ingredients
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- ¾ cup butter, softened at room temp, or neutral oil
- 1 cup sugar, light cane sugar
- 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese, drained well
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 large organic lemon, zested and juiced
- ¾ cup white chocolate chips, or chopped white chocolate
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, or whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and line a 10-inch springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until creamy. Add the ricotta cheese and mix well.
- Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing on low until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the baking soda with the flour. Gradually add this to the wet mixture and mix by hand.
- Gently stir in the lemon zest and juice along with the white chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- If the top starts to brown after 35-40 minutes, cover it lightly with parchment paper or foil.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before removing.
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For best flavor, use fresh organic lemons.
Ensure the ricotta is well-drained to avoid excess moisture in the cake.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg