Best Ricotta Raisin Cake Recipes

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RICOTTA-RAISIN COFFEE CAKE



Ricotta-Raisin Coffee Cake image

These few ingredients go together quickly so I can have a warm coffee cake to serve overnight guests for breakfast. If you don't have or don't like cardamom, substitute any sweet spice. I recommend ground nutmeg, cinnamon or allspice. -Carol Gaus, Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons fat-free milk

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 15x9-in. rectangle. In a small bowl, combine cheese, honey, cardamom and almond extract. Spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with raisins. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Pinch ends together to form a ring., Place seam side down in a parchment-lined 9-in. round baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. With a sharp knife, make 12 shallow slashes in top of coffee cake. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and milk; drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

RICOTTA-RAISIN CAKE



Ricotta-Raisin Cake image

An extremely, easy to make, delicious cake. The cheese and raisins form a layer beneath the cake as it bakes. This cake is also very good without raisins.

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box (18 ounce) lemon cake mix or yellow cake mix
2 lb ricotta cheese, drained of any liquid
4 eggs
1 c sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
1 c raisins
1 Tbsp orange zest

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare cake mix according to package directions, except substitute milk for water.
  • 2. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 X 13 inch baking pan.
  • 3. In a large bowl, combine cheese, eggs, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. Beat on low speed for 1-2 minutes to blend. Stir in raisins and orange zest.
  • 4. Spoon mixture evenly over cake batter. Do not stir. Bake at 350 degrees for 1- 1 1/4 hours or until cake tester comes out clean. Cool and serve with Rum Sauce, if desired, or sprinkle with powdered sugar or can be served with berries and whipped cream. Keep refrigerated. This cake is best if refrigerated overnight and then dusted with powdered sugar.
  • 5. RUM SAUCE: (optional) 1/3 cup butter 2/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup half and half 2 tbsp. rum 1 tsp. vanilla Combine butter, sugar and half and half in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter melts and mixture is slightly thick (about 5 minutes). Stir in rum and vanilla and cook for a few minutes more. Cool slightly and serve over cake.

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