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Italian Love Cake Recipe

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Italian Love Cake is a delightful, moist dessert that combines creamy ricotta with a tender vanilla-flavored cake base. This easy-to-make Italian-inspired cake is perfect for any occasion, dusted with powdered sugar for a sweet finishing touch.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese

For Garnish

  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a rectangular or round baking pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined and evenly mixed.
  3. Blend Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs with milk and pure vanilla extract until the mixture becomes frothy. Then stir in the ricotta cheese until the batter is smooth and creamy.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently and just until all components are combined, taking care not to overmix.
  5. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Garnish: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Generously dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Use whole milk for a richer texture or almond milk for a dairy-free alternative.
  • Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the cake tender and light.
  • You can substitute ricotta with mascarpone cheese for a creamier taste.
  • Allow the cake to cool thoroughly to make slicing easier and to enhance flavor.

Keywords: Italian Love Cake, ricotta cake, vanilla cake, Italian dessert, easy cake recipe

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