"An easy, high altitude recipe for a classic, one-layer lemon ricotta cake that's tender and moist, and drizzled with lemon icing...."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup unsalted butter, (softened to room temperature)
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1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
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15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
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3 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 cup lemon juice ((from 1 large lemon))
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zest of 1 large lemon or 2 small lemons
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1 3/4 cups + 2 tbsp cake flour, (spooned and leveled)
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1 1/4 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp coarse Kosher salt
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 tbsp meringue powder
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3 tbsp lemon juice