Raspberry-Ricotta Cake

A moist and elegant cake that combines the creamy richness of ricotta cheese with sweet-tart raspberries. This golden-brown dessert features a tender crumb and beautiful berry-studded top.

8 servings
1 hr 45 min

Ingredients

  • 1 spray Nonstick vegetable oil spray
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • cups ricotta
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup frozen raspberries

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9"-diameter cake pan with parchment paper and lightly coat with nonstick spray. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Whisk eggs, ricotta, and vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth; fold into dry ingredients just until blended. Then fold in butter, followed by 3/4 cup raspberries, taking care not to crush berries. Scrape batter into prepared pan and scatter remaining 1/4 cup raspberries over top.

    15 min

  3. 3.

    Bake cake until golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Let cool at least 20 minutes before unmolding.

    80 min

  4. 4.

    Do ahead: Cake can be made 2 days ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature.