Orange Ricotta Pound Cake Giada Recipe
Orange Ricotta Pound Cake is a delicious, classic Italian dessert, perfect for any occasion. Giada De Laurentiis’ recipe takes the classic pound cake to the next level with a hint of orange and a creamy ricotta cheese filling. This unique combination creates a cake that is both light and moist. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious treat that is perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
For the ricotta filling:
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9-inch tube pan.
2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until each is incorporated. Add the orange juice and orange zest, and mix until blended.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in thirds, alternating with the milk. Mix until just blended.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
5. To make the ricotta filling: Using an electric mixer, beat the ricotta cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract together until light and fluffy.
6. Slice the cake in half horizontally and spread the ricotta filling between the layers. Slice and serve.
Nutrition
One piece of Orange Ricotta Pound Cake yields 306 calories. It contains 16.3 grams of fat, 25.7 grams of carbohydrates, and 7.2 grams of protein. This cake is also rich in Vitamin A and Calcium. The nutritional values may vary depending on the ingredients used and the serving size.
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