Lemon Olive Oil Ricotta Cake with Honey Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-16 · Updated 2026-06-16

A moist lemon cake enriched with ricotta cheese and fruity olive oil, finished with a sweet honey glaze for a delicate balance of flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, fine sea salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon zest
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp water (for glaze)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan. In a medium bowl, whisk 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour with 1 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/4 tsp fine sea salt.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 1 cup granulated sugar and 3 large eggs with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup ricotta cheese, 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon zest, 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the egg mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined.
4. Step 4: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula, mixing gently until no flour streaks remain.
5. Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Step 6: Bake for 40-45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake is golden on top.
7. Step 7: While the cake bakes, combine 1/4 cup honey with 2 tbsp water in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat, stirring until smooth and slightly thinned.
8. Step 8: Remove cake from oven and immediately brush the warm honey glaze evenly over the top. Let cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.