RICOTTA POUND CAKE: an easy, wholesome, and butter-free homemade cake!

Name: RICOTTA POUND CAKE: an easy, wholesome, and butter-free homemade cake!
Uploaded: 2026-11-02T11:21:52Z
Duration: PT118.840S
Channel: Food Inspiration

published on 2 November, 2026 at 12:21

INGREDIENTS (25x12cm pound cake pan)

3 eggs
150g sugar (¾ cup)
80ml vegetable oil (⅓ cup)
200g ricotta cheese
Grated zest of 1 lemon
200g all-purpose flour (1 ⅔ cups)
2 tsp baking powder
1 pinch of salt

Powdered sugar, as needed

METHOD

1. Place the eggs and sugar in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for a few minutes, until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale.

2. Add the vegetable oil, ricotta cheese, and grated lemon zest. Mix again until all the ingredients are well combined.

3. Add the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix with the electric mixer until you obtain a smooth, lump-free batter.

4. Pour the batter into a previously greased and floured pound cake pan, then level the surface.

5. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 40 minutes.