MIGLIACCIO: RICOTTA AND SEMOLINA CAKE
Indulge in the delightful flavors of MIGLIACCIO: RICOTTA AND SEMOLINA CAKE, a creamy Italian dessert that captures the essence of comfort. This cake, renowned for its unique blend of ricotta cheese and semolina flour, offers a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or simply treating yourself, this easy-to-make dessert is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup semolina flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together ricotta, sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine semolina flour, baking powder, and lemon zest.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased round cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg