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Lemon Ricotta Cake

Lemon Ricotta Cake

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Ingredients
  

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 11 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • ⅔ cup ricotta
  • zest of one lemon
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
  • Grease an 8 inch round pan with butter.
  • In a large bowl using a spatula or hand held mixer mix the softened butter and sugar until creamy.
  • Add eggs and combine well.
  • Add the flour,baking powder and salt.Mix well.
  • Add the ricotta and lemon zest.
  • Mix until nicely incorporated and no lumps are left.
  • Pour into the pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until you see the edges turning golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.Let it cool for a bit before transferring it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Dust with powdered sugar and serve!