MIGLIACCIO: RICOTTA AND SEMOLINA CAKE
MIGLIACCIO: RICOTTA AND SEMOLINA CAKE is a delightful Italian dessert that captures the essence of comfort food. This soft, creamy cake combines the richness of ricotta cheese and the unique texture of semolina, creating a luscious treat perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying it with your morning coffee or serving it at a family gathering, this cake promises to be a crowd-pleaser. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll find that making this delectable dessert is as enjoyable as eating it. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this warm, inviting cake that melts in your mouth!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup semolina
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a round cake pan with oil or non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, semolina, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 110mg