Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake


Deliciously moist and dense lemon ricotta pound cake topped with a simple lemon glaze.

By Angela Allison, This Delicious House

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¾ cup butter, softened (one and a half sticks)
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ cup lemon juice (from one large lemon)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from one large lemon)
  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour (203 grams)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 9 x 5 inch loaf pan

Prep Time: 10 minutes — Cook Time: 1 hour — Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes — Servings: 12

Lemon Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray then line with parchment paper; set aside.
  2. To view/print Angela’s complete recipe, click here.

 

 

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