Ricotta Orange Pound Cake

Ricotta Orange Pound Cake
One portion of this dish contains approximately 9g of protein, 19g of fat, and a total of 455 calories. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. Head to the store and pick up baking powder, table spoon granulated sugar, eggs, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan with butter. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir to blend.
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2
Using a mixer, cream the butter, ricotta and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. With the machine running, add the eggs 1 at a time.
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3
Add the vanilla, orange zest and amaretto until combined.
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4
Add the dry ingredients, a small amount at a time, until just incorporated.
5
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean and the cake pulls away from the sides of the pan, 45 to 50 minutes.
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6
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. To wrap, return to the pan and dust with confectioners' sugar.
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Photograph by Gemma Comas
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 15 m.
Servings8
Health Score1
Dish TypesSide Dish
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