Lemon Ricotta Bundt Cake

Lemon Ricotta Bundt Cake Recipe is fun to bake! I just love putting lemon and ricotta together because they create a zest that’s enough to transform any dessert. Today I am excited to make another beautiful recipe for a lemon ricotta bundt cake, which is delicious and very easy to prepare.

It is perfect if you are preparing for a celebration or you just want to indulge at home; this cake is fit for royalty. Its preparation is perfect for a moist fruit, and its bright color makes it a perfect dessert. Welcome to the world of this wonderful cake!

Ingredients

To make your lemon cakes, you’ll need the following ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 ½ cup unsalted butter 
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the topping:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
• Lemon slices or lemon zest for garnish, if needed
• Blueberries

Equipment

Before you start baking, gather the following equipment:

• Bundt pan 
• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer or whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Rubber spatula
• Cooling rack

Making Process

Now let’s get to the fun part. Enjoying your lemon ricotta bundt cake recipe! Follow these simple steps:

Step:1- Preheat the Oven: For our preparation, you should heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (or 175 degrees Celsius). Coat your bundt pan with grease and flour so that the cake will not stick on the pan after shedding its heat.

Step:2- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a very large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Replace the eggs one at a time, and make sure to mix the batter harmoniously each after the addition of eggs. Then add in the ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and the vanilla extract before everything is well incorporated.

Step:3- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt using a spoon or a whisk.

Step:4- Combine Mixtures: Slowly combine the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, only stirring until the ingredients aren’t fully mixed. Don’t overmix, because that is okay to have a few lumps in the batter.

Step:5- Bake the Cake: Pour this batter into the prepared bundt pan and spread it evenly at the top. Bake this for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick placed in the center of the cake recipe comes out clean.

Step:6- Cool the Cake: After you bake it, you have to take it out of the oven and cool it for around 10-15 minutes in the pan. Then gently turn it upside down onto a cooling rack or dish to cool for some time.

Step:7- Prepare the topping: As soon as the cake is done, you should make the lemon glaze for it to cool out a bit. In a small cup, place the powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice, then mix until perfectly smooth. Stir and sweeten more with sugar or thin with more lemon juice as required.

Step:8- Glaze the Cake: After it has totally cooled, pour the lemon glaze mixture on top of it. It is also advisable to garnish with lemons, either sliced or a grate of lemon rind.

Storage Tips

Refrigerator:  If you want to preserve its freshness, you should store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freeze: The slices of the cake can also be frozen for up to 3 months too. That’s all you have to do—they are best wrapped tightly in plastic and then put into a freezer bag.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300 kcal
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Carbohydrates: 43g
• Protein: 4g
• Sodium: 200mg
• Fiber: 0.40g
• Vitamin A: 430IU
• Vitamin C: 1mg
• Sugars: 32g
• Iron: 1g
• Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 7g
• PolyunSaturated Fat: 1g
• MonounSaturated Fat: 4g

FAQ

Q: Can I make this lemon ricotta cake from a box?

A: Absolutely! Adding ricotta cheese to the lemon cake mix in addition to the zest and juice of the lemons helps to take it up a notch.

Q: What can I accompany this cake with?

This cake is best served with fresh fruits, whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Final Thoughts

To bake a lemon ricotta bundt cake is a process that is happy and fulfilling once the cake is baked. The ricotta base together with the citrusy lemon frosting make for a cake that can only be described as ‘light sins. If you want to surprise your loved one or just have a craving for this cake, you are guaranteed to have a winner in your hands. 

Therefore, below are the ingredients you will need. Slide on your apron, and let’s transform the kitchen into a magical place with this lemon bundt cake. Happy baking!