Looking for a delightful treat that combines tangy lemon, sweet berries, and creamy ricotta cheese? Look no further than our recipe for Lemon Berry Ricotta Cake with Mixed Berry Sauce! This delectable dessert features a moist and flavorful cake batter swirled with fresh lemon zest and juicy berries, then topped with a luscious mixed berry sauce. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or simply looking for a sweet treat to satisfy your taste buds, this cake is sure to impress.
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LEMON BERRY RICOTTA CAKE WITH MIXED BERRY SAUCE
Make and share this Lemon Berry Ricotta Cake With Mixed Berry Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Jean
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 9 inch cake, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- FOR CAKE:.
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. Line a 9 inch spring form pan with foil, coat with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs, lemon extract, zest, ricotta and half and half. Beat until well blended, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
- Add the flour, mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into pan and spread the berries(still frozen) over the top of the cake.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the top is light golden brown and the cake is set.
- Let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes then cool in refrigerator until completely chilled, about 1 hour.
- FOR SAUCE:.
- While cake is cooling mix the berries, sugar and corn starch together in a small sauce pan. Bring to a simmer stirring to prevent lumps from forming. Puree the berries in a blender or with an immersion blender. Let cool.
- Serve a piece of cake with a spoon full of sauce over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.7, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 88.7, Sodium 116, Carbohydrate 53.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 35.1, Protein 5.8
RICOTTA BERRY CAKE
Ricotta and almond flour combine to give this cake a cheesecake-like texture. Try it with other fresh fruit if you like!
Provided by LauraF
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Strawberry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a deep 9-inch pie plate.
- Whisk all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.
- Whisk ricotta cheese and milk together in a small bowl until smooth.
- Beat butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Add sugar and beat until very light, about 3 minutes. Add vanilla and almond extracts; beat until blended. Scrape down sides with a spatula. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and ricotta mixture to the batter, beating briefly between additions. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish. Smooth the top with the spatula. Sprinkle strawberries and blueberries over the top. Press very gently into the batter. Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 70 minutes. Cover with foil when top starts to brown. Cool completely on a rack before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 263.9 mg, Sugar 14.9 g
EASY LEMON BERRY SAUCE
Whip up a batch of creamy, fruity lemon berry dessert sauce in minutes to serve over cakes, fill little pastries, or swirl onto desserts for an elegant and flavorful presentation.
Provided by Dickinson's
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Dickinson's®
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Puree all ingredients together in blender. Serve immediately.
- Serve over your favorite angel food, pound or cheese cake. Fill plain or chocolate pastry cups. Pour sauce into a squeeze bottle to swirl on dessert plates or over desserts for an elegant presentation.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 44.8 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 92.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
ITALIAN RICOTTA LEMON CAKE WITH BLUEBERRY TOPPING
Lemon flavored and moist, this cake is delicious with a topping of sweetened berries. From Italian Forever.
Provided by Leslie
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 1 Cake, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the cake:.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Butter and flour a 9" cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs, lemon extract, milk, ricotta, flour and lemon zest, and beat well for 2 minutes on high speed.
- Pour into your prepared pan.
- Bake 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool.
- Topping:.
- Combine the blueberries, lemon, sugar and 1/2 cup of water, and cook until thickened. Remove and cool.
- Once the cake has cooled, dust lightly with the powdered sugar.
- Serve a small slice with a spoonful of blueberry topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 994.7, Fat 38.1, SaturatedFat 22.8, Cholesterol 218.6, Sodium 347.6, Carbohydrate 152, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 99.2, Protein 14.5
LEMON BERRY CAKE
From Chester, Maryland, Karen Ehatt adds tangy taste to a plain yellow cake mix with lemon gelatin and blueberries. "Serve warm with a dollop of sweet whipped cream," she suggests.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Stir in lemon zest. Pour into a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with blueberries. In a small bowl, whisk gelatin and water until gelatin is dissolved. Slowly pour over batter. , Bake at 350° for 33-38 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of cake layer comes out with moist crumbs (cake will set upon cooling). Cool slightly on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm with whipped cream if desired. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat ricotta cheese.
- To make sure the cake is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
- For a neater appearance, use a piping bag to frost the cake.
- Sprinkle fresh berries on top of the cake before serving for a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
This lemon berry ricotta cake is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a hint of lemon and ricotta cheese. The mixed berry sauce is the perfect complement to the cake, adding a sweetness and tanginess that brightens up the flavor. Overall, this cake is a winner that is sure to please everyone who tries it.
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