Lemon cake with ricotta
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. If you want to treat your family to something delicious with tea, I recommend making a lemon ricotta cake. The perfect combination of ingredients and ease of preparation might make this dish a hit in your kitchen. See the detailed recipe below. Now is the perfect time to make it, as early autumn is plum season. The pastry is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
In a mixing bowl, break 1 egg, add salt, sugar (100 grams), vanilla sugar, and beat with a mixer.
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Step 3
Add softened butter.
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Step 4
Beat the egg mixture with butter at low speed.
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Step 5
Add the flour.
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Step 6
Knead the dough by hand; it should turn out soft and elastic.
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Step 7
Prepare the pan; it's better to bake in a 26 cm diameter springform pan, but you can also use a silicone one, which should be greased with butter and lightly dusted with flour beforehand.
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Step 8
Place the dough into the pan, spread it out with your hands, form low edges about 2 cm high, and prick with a fork.
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Step 9
Place a sheet of parchment paper, add weights such as beans or peas, and bake the crust for 15 minutes at 180 degrees.
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Step 10
While the base is baking, prepare the filling. Crack 2 eggs into a mixing bowl.
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Step 11
Add sugar to the eggs and beat until fluffy and the sugar has dissolved.
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Step 12
Remove the zest from the lemon and add it to the filling.
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Step 13
Squeeze 30 ml of lemon juice and add it to the filling as well.
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Step 14
Add ricotta and blend.
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Step 15
Finely chop the chocolate with a knife.
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Step 16
Add the chocolate to the filling and mix.
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Step 17
Pour the filling into a pre-baked pie crust. Place plum slices on top of the filling, gently pressing them down slightly. Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 35-40 minutes.
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Step 18
Let the finished cake cool to room temperature before removing it from the mold.
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Step 19
Transfer the cake to a plate, and if desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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Step 20
Cut the cake into pieces and enjoy the delicate flavor of ricotta combined with lemon and chocolate—it's delicious!