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Italian Pear Ricotta Cake

Heavenly Italian Pear Ricotta Cake for Effortless Elegance

This Italian Pear Ricotta Cake combines luscious pears and creamy ricotta for a delightful dessert that's easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 medium Fresh Pears Firm, ripe Bartlett or Bosc varieties
  • 2 large Eggs Separated
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute for lighter options
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Drain excess liquid if store-bought
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder Essential leavening agent
  • 1/2 lemon Lemon Zest Zest over the mixing bowl
For Dusting
  • Powdered Sugar For decoration

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • cake pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Start by peeling the fresh pears, then cut half into small chunks and slice the other half thinly for decorating the top.
  2. Separate the egg whites from the yolks, and beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  3. Whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add ricotta cheese, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and lemon zest to yolk mixture and stir until smooth.
  5. Fold in pear chunks and then gently incorporate egg whites.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a 9-inch cake pan. Pour batter into the pan, and decorate with pear slices.
  7. Bake for about 50 minutes until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freezing is also an option for longer storage.

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