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You’ll love this delicious raspberry ricotta cake, it’s moist, bursting with fresh juicy raspberries and vanilla hints. Plus, it’s easy to make in one bowl, so simple, straightforward, and turns perfectly every single time.

It’s one of our favorite cakes, perfect for all occasions, and easy to transport to potlucks, parties, and any picnics. Everyone loves it!

A hand grabbing a soft and moist slice of raspberry ricotta cake.

I love adding ricotta into the batter, it makes a moist, rich cake with a delicious melt-in-your-mouth texture. The fresh raspberries add extra deliciousness, they look so pretty, and no worries, they don’t sink at the bottom!

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If you’ve already tried my or , then you definitely have to give a go to this scrumptious raspberry ricotta cake too. It’s so easy to whip up and makes a real summer treat.

List of the ingredients

  • Fresh or frozen raspberries
  • Whole-milk Ricotta
  • All-purpose flour
  • Eggs
  • Sugar
  • Vegetable oil
  • or essence
  • Lemon zest (optional)
  • Baking powder
  • Salt

The ingredients to make this raspberry ricotta cake are arrange over a white background.

How to make raspberry ricotta cake

(Note: this is simply a quick explanation, the full recipe is at the bottom of the page)

  • Whisk well eggs and sugar in one bowl.
  • Stir in the vegetable oil.

Top view of a glass bowl with eggs, sugar and vegetable oil.

  • Add ricotta, vanilla, lemon zest and whisk well until smooth.
  • Add flour, baking powder, and salt.

    • Top view of a glass bowl with ricotta, vanilla essence and flour.

  • Stir until just combined (do not over mix).
  • Add the raspberries, fold gently.
  • Pour into the baking pan and bake.

    • Top view of a glass bowl full of batter and raspberries and a loaf pan filled with the same batter.

    Recipe notes

    Raspberry ricotta cake ingredients

  • Berries: you can use fresh or frozen raspberries. They don’t sink at the bottom, hence no need to dust them in flour. Also, you can swap blueberries, strawberries or dark chocolate chips (approx ½ cup) for raspberries. It’s so versatile!
  • Ricotta: whole-milk ricotta is best. I used 1 cup/250 grams of ricotta (they don’t sell 15oz container here in the UK). But if you buy a large container of ricotta, have a look at this collection of or check below how to use up your leftovers!
  • Vanilla extract & Lemon zest: I love using both, but feel free to use only lemon or only vanilla if it’s all you have at hand.
  • Sugar: the recipe calls for only 1/2 cup, as most of my cake recipes. It’s just a fraction of the amount of sugar used in regular cakes, but you can really save yourself that extra cup of sugar with these lovely, delicious ingredients.

    • How to use leftover ricotta?

    Nothing goes to waste and you won’t have leftover ricotta sitting in the fridge. These terrific recipes below are perfect to use up the versatile, creamy ricotta:

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    Close-up of a slice of raspberry ricotta cake with a for, small flowers and the whole cake loaf in the background.

    Baking tips to make this raspberry ricotta cake

    • Use room temperature ingredients.
    • Do not over mix the batter, that creates a dense, rubbery cake.
    • Measure the ingredients correctly: a is always the best option, but if you use cups, make sure you don’t scoop the flour out of the bag with your measuring cup. Use a spoon to transfer the flour into the measuring cup instead, than use the back of a knife to level off the top.
    • Oven: make sure you preheat the oven and, let me state the obvious, do not open the oven door for the first 25 minutes (at least).

    More delicious easy cakes?

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    Psss, If you make this raspberry ricotta cake, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it or tag a photo #theclevermeal on Instagram.

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    Raspberry Ricotta Cake

    You'll love this delicious raspberry ricotta cake, it's moist, bursting with fresh juicy raspberries and vanilla hints. Plus, it's easy to make in one bowl, so simple, straightforward, and turns perfectly every single time.

    Prep Time10
    Cook Time50
    Total Time1
    CourseBreakfast, Dessert
    CuisineItalian
    Keywordraspberry ricotta cake
    Servings10
    Calories244 kcal
    AuthorKatia

    Ingredients

    • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
    • ½ cup (100 grams) sugar (I used unrefined cane sugar)
    • ½ scant cup (about 80 grams) vegetable oil
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 lemon zest (optional)
    • 1 cup + 1 Tbsp (250 grams) ricotta, possibly at room temperature
    • 1 ½ cup (190 grams) all-purpose flour
    • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
    • pinch of fine salt
    • 1 ½ cup (180-200 grams) raspberries (fresh or frozen)
    • powdered sugar to dust (optional)
    • Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C and place the rack in the middle position.

    Instructions

    • Grease a 9x5x2.5 inch loaf pan with butter, cooking spray, or simply line the pan with parchment paper (in this case there's no need to grease the pan).
    • Place flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt in a bowl and whisk well to distribuite the baking powder evenly.
    • In second bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until well combined.
    • Stir in the vegetable oil, then add ricotta, vanilla extract, lemon zest and mix well until smooth.
    • Add the flour mix and stir until combined, but do not overmix (a few lumps are ok).
    • Gently fold the raspberries by passing a spatula down through the mixture, across the bottom, and up over the top.
    • Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30 minutes at 350°F/180°C, the reduce the temperature to 340°F/170°C for a further 15-20 minutes. Each oven is different, check the doneness after 45 minutes, the cake is ready when a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
    • When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool. Serve dusted with some powdered sugar if you wish.
    Nutrition facts (per serving, estimated): Please note that the nutrition values are based on an online nutrition calculator. It’s an estimate only and it should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. The nutrition value is for one serving. Calories: 244 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 12 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 45 mg | Sodium: 50 mg | Potassium: 89 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 11 g | Vitamin A: 165 IU | Vitamin C: 5 mg | Calcium: 73 mg | Iron: 1 mg

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