Ingredients
Cake:
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cooking spray with flour
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1 1/2 cups cake flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 large eggs, at room temperature
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1 cup white sugar
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15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese, at room temperature
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1/2 cup olive oil
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1/4 cup limoncello
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Icing:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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3 tablespoons limoncello
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1 tablespoon heavy cream
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2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest, or to taste
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1 pinch salt
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Spray a 9-inch springform pan with a baking spray containing flour.
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Sift together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, beat together eggs and sugar on medium-high speed until mixture has lightened in color and tripled in volume, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in ricotta, olive oil, 1/4 cup limoncello, 2 tablespoons lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and vanilla until combined.
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Pour in half of the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Add in remaining flour mixture and mix until just combined. Pour cake batter evenly into the prepared springform pan, then place the springform onto a baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 65 to 75 minutes. Cool cake in the pan for 30 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
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To make icing, mix together powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons limoncello, heavy cream, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, and pinch of salt until completely smooth and combined. Pour icing over cooled cake.
Cook’s Note
If the top of the cake begins to brown too quickly, simply cover it with aluminum foil and continue to bake until it is done.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 358 | Calories |
| 15g | Fat |
| 45g | Carbs |
| 7g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 358 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 15g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 24% |
| Cholesterol 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium 242mg | 11% |
| Total Carbohydrate 45g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 30g | |
| Protein 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium 109mg | 8% |
| Iron 2mg | 10% |
| Potassium 81mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
