Description
Creamy ricotta self-filling cake brings Italian dessert magic to your kitchen, blending simple ingredients into a delightful culinary experience. Sweet layers of rich ricotta and delicate cake promise pure indulgence you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (15 ounces/425 grams) containers ricotta cheese
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 4 egg whites, beaten
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 300F (150C) and coating a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with grease and a light dusting of flour to prevent sticking.
- Create the cake foundation by mixing the yellow cake mix precisely according to package instructions, then carefully distribute the batter across the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even surface.
- Craft the rich ricotta filling by whisking together ricotta cheese, eggs, egg whites, sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently cascade the ricotta mixture over the cake batter, allowing it to naturally settle and integrate without manual blending; the filling will organically sink during the baking process.
- Position the cake in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 75 minutes, monitoring until the cake sets completely and a toothpick emerges clean when inserted into the center.
- Remove from the oven and permit the cake to cool thoroughly at room temperature before slicing, which allows the layers to stabilize and flavors to meld harmoniously.
Notes
- Check cake mix quality for best texture, selecting premium brands that promise moist, rich results.
- Use fresh, high-quality ricotta cheese at room temperature to ensure smooth, creamy filling without lumps.
- Gently fold ricotta mixture to maintain light, airy consistency and prevent deflating the eggs’ volume.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding lemon zest, almond extract, or cinnamon to enhance the cake’s taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg