Recipe: Lemon Ricotta Poundcake


Start a brunch or end a dinner with lemon ricotta poundcake.

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

Equipment

  • 9 x 5 inch loaf pan

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
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Lemon Glaze

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

Note: For Angela’s complete/printable recipe, click here.

 

 

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