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Cinnamon Sugar Crescents

Cinnamon Sugar Crescents

Discover the easy recipe for Nun's Cake, a heavenly Italian dessert. Our one-bowl ricotta cake with lemon zest is moist, simple, and ready in under 2 hours. Perfect for brunch or a light treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 190

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g granulated sugar
  • 250 g ricotta cheese (preferably whole milk)
  • 100 g all-purpose flour
  • 200 ml milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 lemon zest zest of one fresh lemon

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Spatula
  • 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking pan
  • Fine-mesh sieve

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs and add the sugar. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk for 3-5 minutes until pale and foamy.
  2. Add the ricotta to the mixture and mix until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Sift the flour into the mixture, pour in the milk, and sprinkle the lemon zest on top. Fold everything together gently until no dry flour streaks remain.
  4. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and gently tap the pan to remove air bubbles. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Lift it out using the parchment paper and cut into squares or diamonds.
  7. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving for decoration.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 130mgSugar: 14gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Let the ricotta come to room temperature for a smoother batter. You can swap ricotta with full-fat cottage cheese blended smooth, and feel free to use orange zest for a different flavor. Store the cooled cake in an airtight container to keep it fresh. Enjoy it as a snack, dessert, or special treat!
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