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Moist Blackberry Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake

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A tender and moist pound cake featuring creamy ricotta, fresh blackberries, and bright lemon zest, perfect for brunch or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (250g) ricotta cheese, whole milk variety
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • Zest of 2 medium lemons
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (225g) fresh blackberries, rinsed and patted dry

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until fluffy and pale, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the ricotta cheese until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until the batter is thick but smooth and creamy.
  6. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet batter in 2-3 additions, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Gently fold in the blackberries using a rubber spatula, being careful not to crush them.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then run a knife along the edges and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Toss blackberries in a tablespoon of flour before folding to prevent sinking. Tent cake with foil if browning too fast. Cool cake on wire rack after resting in pan to prevent sogginess.

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