Simple lemon cakes and I go way back. There is nothing easier to bake than a bright and tart one-bowl cake. However, when you add ricotta cheese to the mix, as well as some extra-virgin olive oil, the ...

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Sometimes all you need for an afternoon snack is something just sweet enough to accent that cup of coffee or tea. Food Network host Giada De Laurentiis‘ Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake combines the smooth, ...

Classic recipes for ricotta cake, tiramisu and a savory tart offer boundaryless appeal. The soft cheeses of Italy provide a plethora of options for savory and sweet dishes. (Clockwise from top left: ...

Moist, tender, and full of bright Mediterranean flavor — this Ricotta Olive Oil Cake with Lemon and Almonds is a beautiful twist on a classic Italian-style dessert. In this recipe, rich ricotta cheese ...

Most popularly believed to have come from Italian immigrants wanting to honor their home country with their new roots in America, Italian love cake is a delightfully light, yet decadent dessert ...

You know if a cake has “love” in its name, it has to be good. Pucker up for Food Network star Valerie Bertinelli’s citrusy Lemon Love Cake. It’s got layers of cake and mascarpone cheese with a healthy ...

Italian food is artwork, musical composition and top-notch food poetry. From top to bottom, appetizer through multiple courses, recipes from Italy are rich on flavor and beauty. The desserts inspired ...

This light and airy cake gets its texture from whole-milk ricotta in the batter. "I first created this cake by accident, substituting the ricotta I had in my refrigerator for the sour cream that my ...

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 10-inch springform pan. Sprinkle the interior of the pan with 2 tablespoons sugar. 2. In a stand mixer (or large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer), cream butter ...

This easy lemony cake is topped with apricot preserves, which gives an especially sunny presentation. It's great with sliced fresh peaches, nectarines or berries alongside. The cake is moist and keeps ...