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

Sorayah Stevens
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This was my first time making a pound cake and it turned out great! The cake was so moist and flavorful. The lemon and lime zest really made the cake shine. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


usman raja usman
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This pound cake was a bit too dense for my taste. However, the flavor was good. The lemon and lime zest added a nice brightness to the cake. I would recommend using less flour next time.


Bevan Allicock
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This pound cake is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The lemon and lime zest add a lovely brightness to the cake. I also love the crunchy sugar topping. This cake is perfect for any occasion.


Elgar Gonzalez
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I'm not a big fan of baking, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out perfectly! It was so moist and flavorful. The lemon and lime zest really made the cake shine. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Nelly Moureene
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This pound cake is a great way to use up leftover ricotta cheese. The cake is so moist and flavorful. The lemon and lime zest add a nice brightness to the cake. I also love the crunchy sugar topping. This cake is perfect for any occasion.


Janet Nasiriiri
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best pound cake he's ever had. The cake was so moist and flavorful. The lemon and lime zest really made the cake special. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Keshab Rijal
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This pound cake is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The lemon and lime zest add a lovely brightness to the cake. I also love the crunchy sugar topping. This cake is perfect for any occasion.


UPPO&GAMING
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I'm not a big fan of lemon or lime, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The cake was so moist and flavorful. The lemon and lime zest was subtle, but it really complemented the other flavors in the cake. I will definitel


Isaac Revelation
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This pound cake is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The lemon and lime zest add a lovely flavor to the cake. I also love the crunchy sugar topping. This cake is perfect for any occasion.


Killa Killing
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was so moist and flavorful. The lemon and lime zest really made the cake shine. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Haqeeqat Tv 7
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This was one of the best pound cakes I've ever had! It was so moist and flavorful. The lemon and lime zest gave it a really nice citrusy flavor. I also loved the crunchy sugar topping. I will definitely be making this recipe again soon.


Haseeb Shamakhail
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I was a bit skeptical about using ricotta cheese in a pound cake, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cake was incredibly moist and flavorful. The lemon and lime zest added a nice brightness to the cake. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Kholekile Mwahla
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! The cake was so moist and flavorful. The lemon and lime zest really shines through. I also loved the crunchy sugar topping. This cake was a hit with my family and friends.


Nusula Mirembe
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This pound cake was a delightful treat! The lemon and lime zest added a bright and citrusy flavor, while the ricotta cheese gave it a moist and tender crumb. I loved the crunchy sugar topping, which added a nice textural contrast. Overall, this was a