Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Bundt Cake

Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Bundt Cake

Yields one cake or loaf
Course Dessert

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 stick unsalted butter at room temp for several hours
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries
  • Powdered sugar

Instructions

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 10-cup Bundt pan by greasing and flouring the pan.You can also use non-stick cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder and saltand set them aside.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and beat until fully incorporated.
  • Add the ricotta, vanilla, and zest and mix until combined.
  • Add half the flour mixture, then the buttermilk, and mix until combined. Add the remaining flour and mix again until just combined, do not overmix.
  • Add a few tablespoons of flour to the berries and toss them to coat. Fold them in the cake using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, do not use the mixer for this step.
  • Pour the batter in the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a wooden skewer inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before removing from the pan. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired. You can also make a simple glaze with powdered sugar and milk and drizzle it on top.

Notes

Dan made this with Lemon Glaze