Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Lemony ricotta bundt cake


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Lemony Ricotta Bundt cake
  • 1  stick unsalted butter At room temperature
  • 8 oz part skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • dash of orange extract
  • dash of vanilla extract
  • zest of 1 large, organic, untreated meyer lemon (save rest for glaze)
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1  cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 Teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
For The Lemon Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • juice of half lemon
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour the bundt pan.
  2. In a large mixer bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the ricotta cheese and blend well. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well between each. Add the extracts and lemon zest and mix until fully combined.
  3. Add the sliced almonds and gently mix in.
  4. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and soda.
  5. Add the dry ingredients in several smaller parts, mixing just until incorporated.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spoon as needed.
  7. Bake 40-45 minutes, or until the cake tester comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack.
    Cool completely.
  9. Whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and thick.
  10. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the top of the cake.
  11. Let the glaze set for 30 minutes and then cut into wedges and serve.

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I poured the cake batter into a regular 10 cup bundt form (the amounts are for a 6 cup bundt cake pan), and it came out like a large ring with smaller slices, just right for the afternoon coffee.

BabyCat approves.

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