Ricotta Cake

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Instructions

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1. Prep

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* Preheat oven to 350°F.

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* Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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2. Make the dough

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* Cream butter + sugar until light and fluffy.

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* Mix in ricotta, egg, and vanilla.

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* In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

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* Gently combine wet + dry (don’t overmix).

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3. Shape & bake

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* Scoop dough into round mounds (about 2 tbsp each).

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* Slightly flatten (they puff but don’t spread much).

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* Bake 12–15 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden but tops stay pale.

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4. Cool

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* Let them cool completely—they firm up as they sit.

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5. Ice

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* Whisk icing ingredients until smooth and thick but pourable.

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* Spoon or spread over each cookie like in your photo.

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* Let set ~15–20 minutes.