Super Lemony Italian Limoncello Ricotta Cake (e56)

Buon Giorno A Tutti! In this episode, Nonna Mia, la nonna di tutti (everyone's grandmother), bakes up a gorgeous Limoncello Ricotta Cake. It's absolutely delicious and a must-try if you love lemons! Here's the recipe:
Stir Dry Ingredients in a bowl:
- 1.5 cups flour
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 3/4 cups almond flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
In a separate bowl, add these wet ingredients:
- 2/3 cups olive oil
- 1.5 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 eggs (add one at a time)
- zest from 3 lemons
* You will use 2 tablespoons of limoncello, as you blend the dry into the wet ingredients.
Lemon Syrup: optional
- 1/3 cup of sugar
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
Icing sugar for dusting cake
Whip wet ingredients with an electric beater, then add 1/2 of the dry ingredients at a time. After the first half, add the 2 tablespoons of limoncello, then the remaining half of the dry ingredients. The consistency will be dense.
Pour into a well greased/sprayed 9-inch springform pan and bake about an hour at 350F, or until the center is firm and comes out clean when tested with an uncooked strand of spaghetti or linguine etc. Of course you can use a toothpick, but Nonna always uses pasta strands! :-)
For the syrup, mix 1/3 cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Heat in the microwave for about 45 seconds, so that the sugar is dissolved. Poke holes in the cake so that the syrup will seep into them. Nonna uses a linguine strand again, to poke holes. Spoon warm syrup over cake and allow to dry, then dust with the icing sugar and decorate as desired.
Buon appetito!
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[@snozwaffer]

I’m Italian too! From Palermo! Came to California when I was 19 years old! And seeing Your videos makes me so happy and remains me home and my Nonna! Thank u for all u do! ;)

[@nonnamia7890]

Palermo - lucky you. La Sicilia is so beautiful. My dear friend Dina comes from Sicily. I'm so pleased to hear that my video made you happy. That warms my heart. xx

[@bobd254]

My nonna and nonno were born near Palermo . While visiting Italy about 6 years ago we stayed at a bed and breakfast in Pompeii on the 2nd floor. In the afternoon someone put a ladder up to our balcony and climbed up. It was the owner bringing us a bottle of Limoncello! I'll be making this cake. Bob D .

[@nonnamia7890]

E bella la Sicilia!! I love your Limoncello story - la vita e bella!! Thank you for writing me!! xx

[@anner4555]

What a sweet Nonna and what a sweet recipe!! Thanks for sharing this with us!!

[@nonnamia7890]

Grazie mille! I really appreciate you watching & writing me. 🥰

[@anner4555]

@@nonnamia7890 🥰 Appreciate you and your yummy, adorable videos, Nonna!!

[@mmm812]

I have made your wonderful cake so many times, it is my family's favorite! I watch your videos with my 3 year old daughter and we cook with you, whenever we start a recipe she says, "Mama where's your friend?" (YOU!). I would love to adapt this for a diabetic friend of mine, has anyone tried that yet? I was thinking maybe Splenda....

[@nonnamia7890]

Grazie mille cara Mary - your daughter is so sweet! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I haven't tried it with Splenda, but if you do, let me know how it works out for you. Baci e amore bella! xoxo

[@cesrrr01]

I had to lower the temperature of my oven because it would otherwise almost burn (i have a smaller oven maybe?) but otherwise i found the cake really easy to do and extremely delicious. It's even better the next day after cooling down. Thank you for this recipe, i will try others from you.

[@nonnamia7890]

Grazie tanto. I’m happy you enjoyed it. Agree about the flavour the next day. 😍❤️😍

[@melissaohlrich2418]

I just found your channel and I feel so blessed to have done so. You are such an amazing woman and you are truly a blessing to KZbin.

[@nonnamia7890]

You’re so sweet. Thank you dear Melissa. I really appreciate you writing me. 🥰

[@joanneborelli7586]

We Love your videos!!!!! & your amazing recipes!!!! We can’t wait to make this‼️❤️❌⭕️

[@nonnamia7890]

Grazie, cara Joanne. That's wonderful. Let me know how you like it! xx

[@barbaraobrzut2044]

Thank you for such a wonderful recipe. I love when you share your memories as you teach the rest of us your recipes. That’s also a lesson on how we should live life. Go back to happy memories once in awhile and visit the past. You are a very special person. Salute Nona Mia!

[@nonnamia7890]

Barbara, sei molto gentile - grazie! Thanks so much for your support! xx

[@dimyssg5361]

You’re beautiful! Thank you for sharing. ❣️

[@nonnamia7890]

Prego!! My pleasure. 😘

[@coreenpike8969]

Love anything lemon!

[@nonnamia7890]

Absolutely! Me too bella! xx

[@rosesulla2616]

Thank you Grandma for showing us how to make your Italian cookies and cakes.

[@nonnamia7890]

Prego bella 🤗

[@ZillionLee]

Thank you kindly dear Nonna… turned out delicious every time. Love you… superstar you 🎉🌺💓

[@nonnamia7890]

I’m so happy you tried it and even happier to know you liked it. Brava!! 🥰

[@tbrough90]

This is so great! I have lemons and limoncello already! I can't wait to make this for my family ❤️

[@nonnamia7890]

It's meant to be! :-) :-) Enjoy bella! xx

[@littledancer10100]

Sorrento is such a beautiful place! My family is from Cosenza and Reggio but we always take a beautiful train ride to visit Sorrento when in Italy. I will definitely have to try this recipe. Thank you nonna! You're the best

[@nonnamia7890]

Cosenza like me!! Are you related to Mario Marrello? I’m so pleased that you will try this recipe. Let me know what you think bella. Baconi. 🥰

[@josietulipano507]

.... Like sunshine! I love that. You’re absolutely adorable Nonna!! 🍋💛🤗🍋💛🤗

[@nonnamia7890]

Grazie mille bella! Lemons do make me happy - the aroma; the flavour. Delicious. 😘😘

[@lizjosh1]

Thank You for your delicious recipe Nonna Mia. I will be making it soon. God Bless You and Take Care. I Love watching your videos❤❤

[@nonnamia7890]

Awww, thank you - God bless you more! I really appreciate you taking the time to write me too! xx

[@AnnaRavano]

Making for Easter!! Looks DEEELISH!!

[@nonnamia7890]

Brava!! That makes me happy. 😘

[@ginnimoles465]

Oh Nonna Mia! I can't wait to try this, and then your Cannoli (I don't have any bamboo tubes, but will have to try something instead). I have watched a few of your videos now and I am so addicted to your channel. All the best and a thumbs down to those that have given you a 'thumbs down' as I can't fathom as to why (they must be jealous). You are beautiful!

[@nonnamia7890]

Oh bella...I am so grateful that you are watching several of my videos. Thank you for the super sweet words. For the cannoli, you can buy stainless steel tubes online - we tried them. I prefer my bamboo but they are also good. Let me know if you try a recipe or two. I would love to hear how it went. A presto cara ... baci!! xx

[@nonnadibenedetto9942]

Brava signora sei molto simpatica ! Fantastic cakex

[@nonnamia7890]

Sempre molto gentile cara signora! Grazie mille. xx

[@syldee8927]

Hello nonna Mai, this looks good. Will try it. Since you like lemons, can you please do a limoncello recipe? Grazie, Syl

[@nonnamia7890]

That’s an excellent idea! Grazie tanto. 🤗🤗

[@stacymccarthy8025]

Just made this for Easter Dinner with friends in Singapore. Everyone loved it. It was such a wonderful time watching your video, and making the cake. There were a few people there who knew your daughter Josie and we toasted both of you Buon Pasqua!

[@nonnamia7890]

Wow! That's wonderful. It really warms my heart. I love Singapore - I visited Josie there a few times. I will share this with her. She will be so happy too! And to think you made my Limoncello cake there, is wonderful! A presto cara Stacy! Buona Pasqua a voi tutti!! xx

[@josietulipano507]

Hi Stacy - what a small world!! Thanks so much for supporting my Mom and her channel! 😊And thanks for the toast! This is such a hoot. Would love to know who we know in common.

[@stacymccarthy8025]

@@josietulipano507 Sorry Josie - just saw this. You and I met when your were GM of Tanglin Club - but we know Linda Eunson (and of course - who doesn't know Linda). Making this cake again - this year for Easter. Buon Pasqua

[@surinderpuri9141]

Love lemon ... I want some.

[@nonnamia7890]

Thank you - Lemon - the best!

[@miriamcricc]

The cake looks very yummy would love to make it as I made some home made limoncello. Can you please tell me is it plain flour or self raising flour. Thank you and I’m enjoying your recipes a watching ll the way from Australia.🙏🏻♥️🇦🇺

[@nonnamia7890]

Australia. Wonderful. Which part? Flour is plain. Baci. 🤗

[@nero952]

Nonna Mia - I love your video's ! I have been binge watching them all ! I enjoyed limoncello in Italy, but have been unable to find a tasty brand since back home. Would you mind sharing what the brand of limoncello you have there is ? I would love enjoy it again. Thank you so much for creating these wonderful videos.

[@nonnamia7890]

You are so right!! It is much more lovely in Italy. When we summered there we would make our own!!! In this recipe I used Rossi D’Asiago. It’s what available in Orillia/Ontario. That’s where I live. Where do you live? 😍

[@nero952]

Thank you so much for sharing the brand of limoncello ! I live in Atlanta, Georgia. I will look around to see if I can order or locate this brand 😀. Love your videos! Thank you for sharing your passion and love. 🍋🍋

[@nonnamia7890]

@@nero952 Georgia! Isn’t it amazing how the internet brings us all together. Grazie Mille for watching my videos and for your kind words. Xx

[@verngib9041]

Nonna, your recipe looks amazing!!! My son has been asking for a limoncello cake. Is this cake very dense or heavy after cooking? My son loves anything lemon! It looked so yummy and I believe i have most of the ingredients except for the fresh lemons we just ran out!!

[@nonnamia7890]

Me too!! It is on the dense side given the ricotta and almond flour - toward the pound cake side. But so so delicious. 🥰

[@geminil2415]

Is almond flour the same as ground almonds?

[@nonnamia7890]

Almond flour has skins removed.

[@mmm812]

Nonna Mia! Mi domando se si può fare in forma di “cupcake” ? I wanted to make these to bring into my daughter’s school.

[@nonnamia7890]

Sweet of you. Si cara. 😍

[@tina8796]

🍋🍋🍋☀☀☀

[@mariatorres6271]

Hello, what lemoncello is, becouse I would like to make this cake, but I do not know what it is, please.

[@nonnamia7890]

It’s a lemon liqueur. You don’t have to use it. You can substitute with lemon syrup / lemon juice and sugar brought to a boil and cooled - if you prefer.

[@mariatorres6271]

​@@nonnamia7890thank you very much, you helped me too much.

[@KuyaMarlonVlogs]

Excellent VIDEO KABAYAN welcome it's more fun in the PHILIPPINES 🎨🏖🏘🏙🏰🏡🏝🌄🌇🛣 👨‍👦‍👦🤸‍♂️🤹‍♀️🌐🧭🌏0

[@nonnamia7890]

Thank you so much! It is wonderful to hear from the Philippines! xo

[@theresatroiano5372]

Where do you get your lovely aprons. I WANT ONE!!!!

[@nonnamia7890]

Grazie cara - yes, I am lucky to have beautiful aprons. Most of them have been gifts. xox