Italian Ricotta Cake
Indulge in the delightful layers of this Italian Ricotta Cake, a comforting and creamy dessert that brings a taste of Italy right to your home. This cake features a luscious ricotta layer atop a fluffy vanilla cake, making it perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and special celebrations. The simplicity of the ingredients means you can whip it up without any fuss, yet the rich flavors and textures will impress family and friends alike. Whether you enjoy it plain or garnished with fresh berries and powdered sugar, this cake is sure to be a hit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 (15-ounce) containers full-fat ricotta cheese
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box vanilla, white, or yellow cake mix
- ½ cup neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1 cup water
- Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon or orange zest
- Optional: Fresh berries or sliced peaches for mixing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine cake mix, oil, water, and eggs according to package directions.
- Pour the cake batter over the ricotta mixture in the baking dish without stirring.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing. Serve as is or dust with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://nellybakes.com/italian-ricotta-cake/