Description
A delightful dessert that balances bright citrus notes with the nutty crunch of pistachios, creating a light and fluffy cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup chopped pistachios (plus extra for garnish)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- Mix the ricotta cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Add in the melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with pistachios before serving.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh ricotta. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg