Best 4 Lemon Lime Ricotta Pound Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Lemon-Lime Ricotta Pound Cake, a symphony of citrusy flavors and creamy ricotta enveloped in a moist, tender crumb. This classic pound cake receives a vibrant twist from the harmonious blend of lemon and lime zest, while the ricotta cheese lends a velvety texture and irresistible richness. As you delve into this collection, you'll also discover variations of this delectable treat, including a luscious Lemon-Blueberry Ricotta Pound Cake, where juicy blueberries burst with sweetness in every bite. For a tantalizing twist, the Lemon-Lime Ricotta Pound Cake with Poppy Seeds adds a delightful crunch and nutty flavor. Furthermore, the Lemon-Poppy Seed Ricotta Pound Cake offers a delightful symphony of citrus and poppy seeds, while the Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake embodies the essence of classic simplicity. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to provide a unique taste experience, ensuring that every slice transports you to a realm of culinary bliss.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON-LIME RICOTTA POUND CAKE



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A rich, dense, buttery pound cake, with hints of citrus, gets a flavor and texture boost from the addition of ricotta cheese. Pairing the cake with a bright, fresh, lemon-lime icing makes for a wonderful, and beautiful, dessert.

Provided by Kim

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 ⅛ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese, at room temperature
2 cups white sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
6 large eggs, at room temperature
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lime zest
1 ½ tablespoons lime juice
1 cup powdered sugar
4 tablespoons heavy cream
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Sift flour, baking soda, salt, cardamom, and ginger together in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat ricotta, sugar, and butter together in a separate large bowl on medium-high speed until mixture is very light, 7 to 9 minutes. Mixture will look almost grainy and curdled--that is normal. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Beat mixture on high speed for another 3 to 4 minutes. Mix in lemon zest and juice and lime zest and juice, until thoroughly incorporated. Add dry ingredients in three separate additions, mixing until only just combined after each addition.
  • Pour batter evenly into prepared pan and smooth the top. Tap pan on the counter a few times to remove any air bubbles.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a bamboo skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes. Cool cake in the pan for 15 minutes before gently running a knife around the edges and center of the pan to loosen. Invert cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To make the icing: whisk together powdered sugar, heavy cream, and salt until completely smooth. Add in lemon and lime zests and juices and mix until thoroughly combined. Pour icing over the cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.8 g, Cholesterol 152.2 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 249.7 mg, Sugar 44.2 g

LEMON-LIME POUND CAKE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 3h45m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups granulated sugar
3 sticks (12 ounces) unsalted butter
5 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup lemon-lime soda, such as 7-Up
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lime zest
Nonstick baking spray, for spraying pan
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon lemon zest, dried for at least 30 minutes, plus more for sprinkling
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime zest, dried for at least 30 minutes, plus more for sprinkling
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Blackberries, for serving

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the granulated sugar and butter. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Combine the flour and salt in a small bowl, then add it to the butter-sugar mixture 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition. With the mixer on low, slowly add the lemon-lime soda and mix until combined. Add the lemon and lime zests and mix. Scrape the bowl and mix again.
  • Thoroughly spray a Bundt pan with nonstick baking spray. Add large spoonfuls of batter to the pan until filled, then even out the surface. Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes (a toothpick inserted in the center should not come out totally clean, but it shouldn't be wet with batter either). Let the cake sit in the pan for 15 minutes, then carefully turn it out onto a cake plate and let it cool.
  • For the glaze: Combine the powdered sugar, lemon zest and juice, lime zest and juice, salt and about 1 tablespoon water in a bowl and gently whisk until thick but pourable; add a little extra water if needed. Use a large spoon to drizzle the glaze all over the cake. Sprinkle over more zest to decorate. Let the glaze set before serving.
  • Whip the heavy cream and granulated sugar together in a large bowl until it forms soft peaks. Slice the cake and serve with the whipped cream and berries!

LEMON RICOTTA POUND CAKE



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I love the texture of this cake. The major contributors are the use of cake flour (versus ap flour) and of course the ricotta cheese! Lemon is what gets me going but orange works well with this too. Try it with some strawberries as you would strawberry shortcake. Its too yummy to pass up.

Provided by carbsrfromhvn

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups cake flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 ricotta cheese, whole milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs, large
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 lemons, zest of
1 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Whip together butter and ricotta cheese. This recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups. I use an entire 15 oz container.
  • Add sugar and blend.
  • Beat in one egg at a time until combined.
  • Contine adding extract, zest, and juice. You may scale back the amount of zest. I love the flavor punch, so I use the zest of two lemons.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together dry ingredients.
  • Combine wet with dry turning mixture into a greased 9x5x3 loaf pan.
  • Bake about 50 minutes. Because of the ricotta cake may have a slight wiggle.
  • If you wish, stem and slice strawberries. Add a few tablespoons of sugar and the juice of the remaining lemon. This is a great topping for the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.5, Fat 26, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 166.8, Sodium 739.7, Carbohydrate 83.2, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 50.4, Protein 6.8

LEMON-LIME POUND CAKE



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Provided by Gertrude Burnom

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Citrus     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Lemon     Lime     Bon Appétit     Louisiana     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 cups sugar
5 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (about) lemon-lime soda (such as 7UP)
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray 12-cup Bundt pan with nonstick spray. Whisk flour and salt in bowl to blend. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time; then beat in 1 teaspoon each lemon peel and lime peel. Beat in flour mixture in 4 additions alternately with 3/4 cup lemon-lime soda in 3 additions. Transfer batter to prepared pan.
  • Bake cake until golden on top and tester inserted near center comes out clean, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool cake in pan 5 minutes. Turn cake out onto rack and cool completely. Combine powdered sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon each lemon peel and lime peel in bowl. Whisk in enough of remaining 2 tablespoons soda to form thick smooth icing. Drizzle icing over cake.

Tips:

  • For the perfect pound cake texture, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a tender and moist cake.
  • Be sure to use fresh lemons and limes for the best flavor. The zest and juice of these citrus fruits will add a bright and refreshing flavor to the cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough and dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop and the cake to set properly.

Conclusion:

With its moist and tender texture, bright citrus flavor, and creamy ricotta filling, this Lemon Lime Ricotta Pound Cake is a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it for dessert or as a snack, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this Lemon Lime Ricotta Pound Cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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