This Ricotta and Pear Cake is a delicate, moist, and lightly sweet dessert perfect for any occasion. The combination of creamy ricotta and juicy pears creates a melt-in-your-mouth texture, while a hint of vanilla and citrus zest adds a refreshing aroma.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 200g (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 250g (1 cup) ricotta cheese
- 100ml (½ cup) vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together the ricotta, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix gently until just combined.
- Add Oil & Pears
- Stir in the vegetable oil (or melted butter) and fold in the diced pears.
- Bake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Tips & Variations
🍯 For extra richness, drizzle with honey before serving.
🌰 Add crunch by mixing in chopped almonds or walnuts.
🍊 Try an orange twist by swapping lemon zest for orange zest.
Enjoy your homemade Ricotta and Pear Cake—a simple yet elegant dessert full of flavor! 🍰✨
