Lemon Ricotta Olive Oil Cake

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A moist and tender cake with bright lemon flavor and a subtle richness from ricotta cheese and olive oil. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, 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 320 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves 8 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 1 cup ricotta cheese with 1 cup granulated sugar until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Add 3 large eggs one at a time into the ricotta mixture, beating well after each addition.
  5. Step 5: Mix in 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon zest, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until combined.
  6. Step 6: Gradually fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Step 8: Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Step 9: Once cool, dust the top with 1/4 cup powdered sugar before serving.

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