Ricotta and Orange Cake

Name: Ricotta and Orange Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 250 g 00 flour; 3 eggs; 250 g cow's milk ricotta; 1 oranges large; 170 g sugar; 70 ml sunflower oil; 16 g baking powder; to taste powdered sugar

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A soft, fragrant cake that combines the creaminess of ricotta with the freshness of oranges. The batter is delicate, perfectly moist, and naturally aromatic thanks to the citrus zest. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, it wins you over with its simple yet elegant flavor. Delicious on its own or with a light dusting of powdered sugar

scale Yield: 8 servings / 1 22 cm cake

schedule Total time: 55 min

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more_vert Preparation time: 15 min

more_vert Cooking time: 40 min

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blender Tools: Bowl, Oven, Mixer, Cake pan

weight Weight per serving: 140 g

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more_vert Carbohydrates: 47 g circle circle circle circle circle

more_vert Fats: 14 g circle circle circle circle circle

more_vert Proteins: 9 g circle contrast circle circle circle

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allergies Allergens: Gluten, Eggs, Milk

grocery Diet: Vegetarian

wine_bar Pairing: Orange juice

room_service Occasion: Garden snack

Ingredients

Portions for 8 servings

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00 flour

250 g

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Eggs

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Cow's milk ricotta

250 g

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Oranges (large)

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Sugar

170 g

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Sunflower oil

70 ml

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Baking powder

16 g

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Powdered sugar

to taste

Method

It takes 6 steps in 55 min

Whisk the eggs together with the sugar using a whisk or, preferably, an electric mixer

Once well whipped, add the ricotta and blend until perfectly incorporated

Add the flour, baking powder, and oil, then blend until the mixture is perfectly smooth

Finally, add the grated orange zest and 120 ml of their juice, then mix until fully absorbed

Pour the batter into a cake pan and bake at 180°C for 35–40 minutes in conventional (static) mode

Tip: To prevent the cake from collapsing after baking, leave it in the turned-off oven for 5 minutes with the door slightly open so the heat escapes gradually

Once removed from the oven, let it cool slightly and serve dusted with powdered sugar

Storage

Store the cake under a glass cake dome at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. Alternatively, you can place it in the refrigerator inside an airtight container to maintain its freshness for up to 5 days.

Cost

An affordable and accessible recipe made with simple, easy-to-find ingredients. The overall cost is low, making it ideal even for frequent preparation. Excellent value for money for a wholesome homemade dessert

Health

Ricotta makes the cake lighter and provides protein and calcium. Oranges supply vitamins and natural antioxidants. A balanced dessert to be enjoyed in moderation as part of a varied diet

Author Editorial staff - Luca M.

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