10 Ricotta Cake Recipes

By Ita Mac Airt
February 12, 2021
Credit: Yoly

Ricotta is a soft, deliciously creamy Italian cheese that works wonderfully in cakes, adding gorgeous texture and flavor. When paired with citrus ingredients, like lemon and orange, it becomes a match made in heaven. Chocolate and ricotta is yet another heavenly combination. Whether you're looking for an easy loaf cake for snack time or a show-stopping after-dinner dessert, pick your favorite cake from this collection and give ricotta a go!

Start Slideshow

1 of 11

Italian Chocolate and Ricotta Cake

Credit: Allrecipes
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

This extra-special chocolate cake made with ricotta cheese is completely irresistible! Known in Italy as torta di ricotta e cioccolato, you can make this cake and enjoy a slice all in just over an hour! 

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 11

Cannoli Cake Roll

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Calling all cannoli lovers: try this jelly-roll style cake with all the flavors of Italian cannoli, including ricotta, chocolate chips, and chopped pistachio nuts. It's perfect for a special occasion like Valentine's Day or for a show-stopping birthday cake.

3 of 11

Ricotta Berry Cake

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

With a texture similar to cheesecake, this dreamy ricotta cake is packed with strawberries and blueberries. A sprinkling of turbinado sugar on top adds a nice caramel flavor and a lovely crunch.

Advertisement

4 of 11

Ricotta Cheese Cake

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

This is a lovely light cake that's flavored with ricotta cheese, but it's not a cheesecake! It's easy to vary the type of cake mix you use -- lemon, or chocolate would complement the tangy flavor of ricotta perfectly!

5 of 11

Ricotta Cake

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Transform a box of yellow cake mix into a light and fluffy cake with the addition of whole-milk ricotta cheese. "I can think of a thousand ways to fancy this cake up for company or a holiday but... it's perfect just the way it is," says Kathy.

6 of 11

Fig-Ricotta Cake

Credit: lutzflcat
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Creamy ricotta cheese adds a rich, moist texture to this sweet fresh fig loaf cake. Arrange fig slices on top of the batter and down the center before you bake; dust the cooled cake generously with confectioners' sugar for a lovely presentation.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

7 of 11

Blueberry Ricotta Squares

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

If you love blueberry cake, and you are a cheesecake fan -- you're going to adore these blueberry coffeecake squares with a tangy ricotta cheese topping. Serve topped with fresh blueberries, a good dusting of powdered sugar, and some whipped cream on the side.

8 of 11

Italian Cassata

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

This delicate layer cake has a sweet ricotta filling, flavored with candied fruits and chocolate. Decorate the cake with a glossy icing and garnish with an abundance of brightly colored candied citrus for a taste of Sicily in every bite.

9 of 11

Lemon Ricotta Cake

Credit: Yoly
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Allrecipes Allstar Deb C had nothing but praise for this recipe: "I was looking for a way to use up some lemons and extra ricotta I had on hand, and I ran across this fabulous recipe. Deliciously moist with a great texture, this lemon cake was a hit."

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

10 of 11

Italian Cheesecake

Credit: John Dalby
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Not your typical cheesecake! This is a creamy, crust-free ricotta cheesecake, which is totally flourless and naturally gluten-free. It has a refreshing burst of citrus from fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and orange zest. Make individual cakes in ramekins for easier serving if you like.

11 of 11

More Inspiration

Credit: lutzflcat

Check out our entire ricotta recipe collection for more ways with this versatile cheese, including these Lemon Ricotta Pancakes.

Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Up Next

By Ita Mac Airt