Growing up Italian, I’ve always eaten ricotta cheese, but I’ve discovered that not everyone loves it as much as I do. However, baking with ricotta is amazing because it adds moisture to a cake and lightens it up without changing the flavor.
If you’re looking for a nice treat this weekend, try out this Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake recipe from One Hungry Mama’s blog. You could also try it by replacing the lemon with orange or even almond extract for a new twist