Ricotta is a soft, deliciously creamy Italian cheese that works wonderfully in cakes, adding gorgeous texture and flavor. When paired with citrus ingredients, like lemon and orange, it becomes a match made in heaven. Chocolate and ricotta is yet another heavenly combination. Whether you’re looking for an easy loaf cake for snack time or a show-stopping after-dinner dessert, pick your favorite cake from this collection and give ricotta a go!
Italian Chocolate and Ricotta Cake
Italian Chocolate and Ricotta Cake.
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This extra-special chocolate cake made with ricotta cheese is completely irresistible! Known in Italy as torta di ricotta e cioccolato, you can make this cake and enjoy a slice all in just over an hour!
Cannoli Cake Roll
Calling all cannoli lovers: try this jelly-roll style cake with all the flavors of Italian cannoli, including ricotta, chocolate chips, and chopped pistachio nuts. It’s perfect for a special occasion like Valentine’s Day or for a show-stopping birthday cake.
Ricotta Berry Cake
With a texture similar to cheesecake, this dreamy ricotta cake is packed with strawberries and blueberries. A sprinkling of turbinado sugar on top adds a nice caramel flavor and a lovely crunch.
Ricotta Cheese Cake
This is a lovely light cake that’s flavored with ricotta cheese, but it’s not a cheesecake! It’s easy to vary the type of cake mix you use — lemon, or chocolate would complement the tangy flavor of ricotta perfectly!
Ricotta Cake
Transform a box of yellow cake mix into a light and fluffy cake with the addition of whole-milk ricotta cheese. “I can think of a thousand ways to fancy this cake up for company or a holiday but… it’s perfect just the way it is,” says Kathy.
Fig-Ricotta Cake
Fig-Ricotta Cake.
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Creamy ricotta cheese adds a rich, moist texture to this sweet fresh fig loaf cake. Arrange fig slices on top of the batter and down the center before you bake; dust the cooled cake generously with confectioners’ sugar for a lovely presentation.
Blueberry Ricotta Squares
If you love blueberry cake, and you are a cheesecake fan — you’re going to adore these blueberry coffeecake squares with a tangy ricotta cheese topping. Serve topped with fresh blueberries, a good dusting of powdered sugar, and some whipped cream on the side.
Italian Cassata
This delicate layer cake has a sweet ricotta filling, flavored with candied fruits and chocolate. Decorate the cake with a glossy icing and garnish with an abundance of brightly colored candied citrus for a taste of Sicily in every bite.
Lemon Ricotta Cake
Lemon Ricotta Cake.
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Allrecipes Allstar Deb C had nothing but praise for this recipe: “I was looking for a way to use up some lemons and extra ricotta I had on hand, and I ran across this fabulous recipe. Deliciously moist with a great texture, this lemon cake was a hit.”
Easy Orange Ricotta Cake
Yoly
The addition of ricotta cheese kicks things up a notch when using a box of cake mix in this gloriously easy recipe.
Italian Cheesecake
Italian Cheesecake.
John Dalby
Not your typical cheesecake! This is a creamy, crust-free ricotta cheesecake, which is totally flourless and naturally gluten-free. It has a refreshing burst of citrus from fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and orange zest. Make individual cakes in ramekins for easier serving if you like.
Lemon-Lime Ricotta Pound Cake
Kim
A citrusy ricotta cake complete with both lemon and lime for a zesty afternoon treat alongside coffee or tea. The lemon-lime icing seals the deal — this cake recipe is a keeper!
Ricotta Pound Cake with Lemon and Blueberries
Meredith
This ricotta cake is sugar free and gluten free, made with almond flour and your sugar substitute of choice. If you aren’t on a sugar-free diet or baking for someone who is, you can use regular white sugar instead.
Almond Ricotta Cake
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This gorgeously moist Italian ricotta cake is naturally gluten free, as it uses only almond flour. A hint of lemon is added to the batter for a touch of brightness.
Ricotta Pound Cake with Vanilla Bean
Kim
Made with ricotta cheese and a whole vanilla bean, this pound cake is set apart from the rest! Enjoy plain with a cup of coffee in the afternoon or try serving it with whipped cream and fresh berries for a delicious dessert.