Description
Blueberry Ricotta Pudding Cake is a light, airy dessert that combines the richness of ricotta cheese with the burst of fresh blueberries. The cake has a delicate texture with a creamy center, making it a perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (optional, for a hint of citrus)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or an 8×8-inch square baking dish.
- Prepare the Blueberries: In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake during baking.
- Make the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, milk, lemon zest (if using), salt, and baking powder until smooth.
- Gradually stir in the flour until fully combined.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold the floured blueberries into the batter, being careful not to crush them.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pudding cake to cool for about 10 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- This cake can also be made with other berries like raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries.
- For a richer flavor, you can add a teaspoon of almond extract or a splash of rum to the batter.
- If you don’t have fresh blueberries, frozen blueberries work just as well, but make sure to thaw and drain them first to avoid excess moisture in the cake.
- The pudding-like texture is part of the charm of this cake, so it may seem a bit undercooked, but that’s what gives it its unique creamy center.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35–40 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg