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Lemon Cherry Ricotta Cake

Servings: 9 inch cake
Author: Eva Marie
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups pitted and quartered sweet cherries
  • 10 sweet cherries pitted and halved
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup ricotta or cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F.
  • Butter a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • Using an electric mixed, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Add eggs, sour cream, ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  • Mix until combined.
  • In a small bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add flour mixture to the batter and mix until just combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
  • Scattered quartered cherries over the top of the batter.
  • Sprinkle the streusel over the cherries.
  • Arrange halved cherries over the top of cake.
  • Place in oven and bake for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cake rest for about 30 minutes then remove ring and let cool completely.