Ina Garten Ricotta Blueberry Cake Recipe
Ina Garten Ricotta Blueberry Cake Recipe is light, moist and full of fresh flavor. This cake is perfect for breakfast, brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Powdered sugar for dusting optional
Instructions
Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. This ensures the cake releases easily after baking.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Stir well to mix evenly. Set aside for later use in the batter.
Beat Ricotta and Sugar
- In a large mixing bowl, beat ricotta cheese with sugar using a whisk or electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Add Eggs and Butter
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in melted butter and vanilla extract until combined.
Add Lemon Zest
- Mix in the lemon zest. This gives the cake a fresh, citrusy flavor that pairs perfectly with blueberries.
Fold in Dry Ingredients
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the ricotta mixture using a rubber spatula. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix to keep cake tender.
Add Blueberries
- Fold in fresh blueberries carefully. This ensures they are evenly distributed without breaking and turning the batter purple.
Bake the Cake
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and transfer to a cooling rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix batter to keep cake light.
- Room temperature eggs mix more evenly.
- Melted butter should be cooled slightly to avoid curdling ricotta.
- Add lemon zest for a fresh, bright taste.