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EASY RECIPE: LEMON & BLUEBERRY RICOTTA CAKE

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Lemon Blueberry Cake

Cultural Context

Lemon blueberry cake is a popular dessert in American cuisine, often enjoyed during the summer months when blueberries are in season. This cake combines the tartness of lemon with the sweetness of blueberries, making it a refreshing treat. It is commonly served at gatherings, picnics, and celebrations, showcasing the vibrant flavors of seasonal fruits.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1.5 cups self-raising flour
1.5 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
110 grams butter
2 lemons (zested and juiced)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup blueberries (dusted in flour)
2 containers (250 grams each) ricotta cheese
3 eggs

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

Honey is a natural sweetener with additional nutrients.

1

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.

2

Soften 110 grams of butter in a dish in the oven.

3

Zest and juice 2 lemons.

4

Dust 1 cup of blueberries in flour.

5

In a bowl, combine the softened butter, 1.5 cups of sugar, and 3 eggs. Mix well.

6

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix again.

7

Incorporate 2 containers of ricotta cheese and mix until combined.

8

Add the lemon zest and lemon juice to the mixture and mix well.

9

Fold in 1.5 cups of self-raising flour into the batter.

10

Add the dusted blueberries to the batter and gently fold them in.

11

Spoon the mixture into three smaller baking dishes, with a bit of melted batter at the bottom to prevent sticking.

12

Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

bowlmixerbaking dishes

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Blueberry Lemon CakeLemon Berry Cake

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