Posted on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in
Cake Recipes
Delicious and Creamy Ricotta Cheese Cake
A delicious and creamy ricotta cheese cake (Bolo de Ricota Delicioso), is a type of cake made with ricotta cheese, which gives it a rich, creamy texture and is moist.
| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 45 min |
| Ready In | 1 h |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
Ingredients
7 tablespoons (1/2 cup + 1 tbsp) butter (unsalted), softened3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar14 oz ricotta cheese6 medium eggsLemon zest (to taste)1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powderGround cinnamon (to taste)Butter for greasing the panPowdered sugar for dusting
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Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Grease a cake pan with butter and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the butter and sugar, beating well until smooth.
- Add the ricotta cheese, lemon zest, and eggs.
- Beat everything together until well combined.
- Add the baking powder and flour, then mix again until smooth.
- Finally, add ground cinnamon and gently fold it into the batter.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 45 minutes.
- Check if it’s done by inserting a toothpick into the center—if it comes out clean, it’s ready.
- Remove from the oven, let it cool, and serve dusted with powdered sugar.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Temperos da Iza
Madeiran Honey Cake (Bolo de Mel)
This is a great Madeiran honey cake recipe (receita de bolo de mel da Madeira), enjoy with family and friends, it's delicious.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
Delicious Cream Cake (Bolo de Natas Delicioso)
This delicious cream cake (bolo de natas delicioso), also contains grated coconut and orange juice / zest.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
Grandma's Orange cake (Bolo de Laranja)
Grandma's orange cake (bolo de laranja da vovó), is a moist, zesty dessert made with fresh orange juice, zest, and love-filled memories.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
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