Wednesday 30 September 2015

Lemon and Ricotta Loaf

Loaves recipes are a favorite of mine, they're so easy and versatile, and this Lemon and Ricotta Loaf is no exception.


I feel a bit guilty about this post... I made this loaf almost an ENTIRE year ago!! Then I completely forgot about it until I was looking for a new sweet treat to post! I am baffled by how I could possibly forget to post a recipe for something I absolutely adored!


But anyway, back to the recipe! Lemon and ricotta is such a lovely, delicate combination. The lemon gives this loaf a wonderful zing, and the ricotta gives the most amazing, light yet moist texture.


The other great thing about the lemon ricotta combination is that you can get away with eating a slice any time of the day. We're talking breakfast, mid morning or afternoon snack, dessert... YUM!


Lemon and Ricotta Loaf


Makes 1 loaf

125 g butter, room temperature
3/4 Cup sugar
2 eggs
2 Cups self-raising flour
1/4 tsp salt
200 g ricotta
1 large lemon, rind and juice

1. Heat the oven to 180C (350F) and grease or line a loaf tin.

2. Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

3. Sift in the flour and salt and add the ricotta, lemon rind and lemon juice. Mix until just combined.

4. Pour mixture into the loaf tin and bake for about 1 hour, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the loaf comes out clean.

5. Cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.




20 comments:

  1. Ohhhh, my kind of cake. I love anything lemon.

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  2. I'm like Sansa Stark. Lemon cakes, lemon pies any kind of lemon dessert will catch my attention :)

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  3. What a gorgeous looking pound cake, my daughter would have this devoured as lemon is her favorite cake!

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  4. What a pretty pound cake Nicole! I'm happy that you remembered you hadn't posted it yet as now we have another yummy of yours to try! Hope you are doing well...miss you! xo

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  5. I wish I had a slice or 3 right now with my morning tea, looks so good.

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  6. I agree with Janette! 3 please. I'll share...I promise! ;)

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  7. This looks amazing and so easy to make, perfect!

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  8. That is one gorgeous and delicious loaf!

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  9. This loaf looks very fluffy and airy!

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  10. Just made a batch of homemade ricotta so I've gotta make this cake ASAP!

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  11. Once again you have hit paydirt with color, texture, and flavor; outstanding job, Nicole!

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  12. Nice online presence and foods look yummy too, may be I will try some of these foods too...

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  13. Love the lemon flavor... Loaf looks fabulous.. Will give it a try soon,

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  14. We love lemon loaves at our house. Can't wait to try our your ricotta version. Looks delish!

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  15. Looking like it should be at my beck and call it's so delicious! Two of my favorite flavors!

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  16. I love quick breads like this one! And the flavors of lemon and ricotta are so perfect! What a wonderful recipe.

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  17. Beautiful lemony loaf...I bet the ricotta keeps this really moist.

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  18. I love lemon desserts! This loaf looks so moist and delicious!

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  19. I just love lemon cake and imagine the ricotta makes this extra moist and lush:-)

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