Coffee Cake with Ricotta Cheese Recipe
This cake is the ultimate treat, combining the creamy goodness of ricotta with the comforting flavors of a classic coffee cake.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowls
- 1 hand mixer or stand mixer
- 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons
- 1 9-inch springform pan
- 1 Rubber spatula
- 1 Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour the springform pan.
- Cream together 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 1 cup ricotta cheese and mix until well combined.
- Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with 1/2 cup whole milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Mix together 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, then sprinkle over the top of the batter.
- Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove the sides of the springform pan and let the cake cool completely on a cooling rack.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin B12: 10%
- Calcium: 15%
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Folate: 6%
- Iron: 5%