Lemon Ricotta Sponge Cake

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Hey there, cake fans! Who's ready to put a fun little spin on one of the all-time classics? This lemon ricotta sponge cake is light, bright, and insanely moist. We're talking the fluffiest, most delicate crumb that just melts in your mouth. Plus, the lemon and ricotta combo adds a delicious tang that'll have your taste buds doing a happy dance. Let's get baking!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 6 large eggs, separated
• 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
• 1/3 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
• 2 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and generously grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or non-stick spray.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Separate the egg yolks from the whites, putting the yolks in one bowl and the whites in another.
4. Using a hand mixer, beat the egg yolks with 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the ricotta, lemon zest, vanilla, and lemon juice.
5. In a separate large bowl, beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until foamy. Gradually add in the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar while beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
6. Gently fold in 1/3 of the egg white mixture into the ricotta-yolk mixture until just combined. Then gently fold in the remaining egg whites along with the flour mixture in two batches, being careful not to overmix.
7. Pour the light, airy batter into your prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan, then run a knife around the edges to loosen and invert onto a plate or platter.
9. Give it a dusting of powdered sugar just before serving. Lemon wedges make a lovely garnish too!

Serve up a slice or three of this sunshiny cake at your next springtime party. Your guests are in for a real treat!

 

[Kurt]

I could imagine how it smells while cooking! Yum yum!

 

[ReeseTaki]

OMG! This Lemon Ricotta Sponge Cake looks absolutely divine! Can't wait to whip this up for brunch this weekend! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

 

[Jamal_]

Indulged in this lemon ricotta sponge cake, and it's like a burst of sunshine on a plate! Light, fluffy, and oh-so-refreshing - the perfect sweet treat for any occasion!