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Strawberry Ricotta Cake (with step-by-step video)

by Jolina 58 Comments [This site contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See Terms of Use for more information.]

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Strawberry ricotta cake – soft, melt-in-your-mouth, delicious! It’s almost like cheesecake but without all the work. And it’s just what we need to bring us out of this chill and into spring!

(Love strawberries? Try this super refreshing Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse. It’s a breeze to make! These strawberry Belgian waffles are easy to make too but would make any morning special.)

Strawberry Ricotta Cake

Do you have daylight saving time where you are? We just turned our clocks forward yesterday and I’m never very happy about that. You lose an hour, your body clock adjusts, did I already mention you lose an hour?

I am happy that this means we’re almost out of this chill and into spring though. And to celebrate (and make us feel better about losing that hour), today we have this light, bright perfectly spring-y strawberry ricotta cake.

Easy cheesecake recipe

Strawberry Ricotta Cake

I love baking with ricotta cheese (have you tried my soft and fluffy Lemon Ricotta Muffins recipe?). Although not as smooth and creamy as cream cheese (in fact it results in grainier cheesecakes), I find I like that cheesecakes made with ricotta are lighter and not as rich.

This strawberry ricotta cake has the consistency of cheesecake – soft, melts in your mouth – but without all the work that comes with baking a cheesecake. Isn’t that wonderful?

All you need to do is whisk, fold, bake, eat! Just watch the video to see how easy it is to make.

Related: What to do with Leftover Ricotta Cheese – Sweet & Savoury Recipes

Strawberry ricotta cake

Strawberry Ricotta Cake

Using sweet strawberries is key to the success of this cake. Strawberries that are on the sour side would leave a tart aftertaste. Some people may like the sweet-sour combo but I prefer this cake to be sweet all the way (don’t worry, it’s not overly sweet).

You can also use frozen strawberries or raspberries or blackberries if they’re your favourite.

Easy Easter dessert

Strawberry Ricotta Cake

If you’re already planning your Easter menu, this cake would make a great addition. Not only is it easy to make, you can also make it up to 2 days ahead.

Just store tightly wrapped in the fridge then bring down to room temperature just before serving. Then top with homemade whipped cream and enjoy.

And as a bonus, here are 16 other delicious Spring and Easter Cake Ideas for you!

Strawberry Ricotta Cake

Dessert recipes using ricotta cheese

If you love ricotta cheese as much as I do, you would love these desserts made with ricotta cheese.

This Meyer Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake is a family favourite. Sweet and salty, soft and moist, you don’t need frosting or glaze to enjoy it!

Meyer Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake

Meanwhile, the chocolate fans in your life will be forever grateful when you make a batch of these delightful Chocolate Ricotta Muffins. It’s the perfect excuse to eat chocolate for breakfast!

What to do with Leftover Ricotta Cheese

Strawberry Ricotta Cake

Strawberry Ricotta Cake

Author: Jolina
Strawberry ricotta cake - soft, melt-in-your-mouth, delicious! It’s just what we need to bring us out of this chill and into spring!
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Cooling Time 20 mins
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Italian, North American
Servings 8
Calories 372 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3 pcs large eggs room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and quartered

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease an 8-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 2 tsp baking powder and 3/4 tsp salt until combined.
  • In another bowl, whisk 3 eggs, 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese and 1/2 tsp vanilla until smooth and incorporated. Fold into your dry ingredients just until combined (do not over mix).
  • Fold the 1/2 cup melted butter and 1 cup strawberries into batter. Transfer the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 30-40 minutes or until the cake is starting to brown at the edges and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool for 20 minutes before removing from pan. Serve with whipped cream and extra strawberries on top (optional).

Video

Notes

  1. You can use frozen strawberries or raspberries or blackberries if they’re your favourite.
  2. You can also make this cake up to 2 days ahead. Just store tightly wrapped in the fridge then bring down to room temperature just before serving (though it's also delicious chilled!).

 

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 7gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 227mgSugar: 26gVitamin A: 560IUVitamin C: 10.6mgCalcium: 159mgIron: 1.4mg

Nutritional information are estimates only.

Keyword Easter, Easy, Mother's Day, Spring
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Comments

  1. Lisa says

    September 3, 2020 at 2:56 am

    5 stars
    This cake is so good! I was a bit worried when mixing the dry and wet ingredients together as it was such a thick mixture. However when I added the melted butter and strawberries it seemed much better… the end result was sp scrumptious! Saving this recipe to make again for my extended family when we can finally catch up after lock down! Thanks

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      September 6, 2020 at 7:53 pm

      So happy to hear that Lisa! It’s really a delicious way to enjoy strawberries 🙂 Hope you’re enjoying these last few days of summer.

      Reply
  2. Valerie says

    July 7, 2019 at 4:37 pm

    1:00 in the oven and still not cooked in the middle… it smell heaven but i dont understand why it takes so long

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      July 8, 2019 at 11:57 am

      Hi Valerie. There can be a lot of reasons for this but the most common one is oven temperature. If your oven runs too hot the outside of the cake will cook faster than the middle. My old oven was like this and I resolved it by buying a $10 oven thermometer. In the meantime, when you’re baking a cake and notice that the sides or tops are getting too brown too soon, loosely cover with foil and continue baking.

      Reply
  3. Jennifer says

    April 26, 2019 at 12:39 pm

    5 stars
    Hi, I made this cake last night and it was a big hit. I just have a question about mixing the ricotta with the eggs and butter. It never got smooth and I mixed in my kitchenmaid for awhile. Is there something else I need to do to make it smooth? I will be trying the lemon muffins next.

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      May 10, 2019 at 2:55 pm

      Hi Jennifer! Glad you and yours liked it! The batter won’t actually get super smooth (like other cake batters) so you’re ok (check out the video, the batter is a tad grainy though I don’t know if the footage shows that clearly).

      Reply
  4. Marisa F. Stewart says

    April 13, 2019 at 11:27 am

    I can’t wait to go to the Farmer’s Market and pick up some strawberries. This dessert screams spring and the texture looks so light. I bet it would taste good with other berries too. Family gathering in two weeks – I’m making this for dessert.

    Reply
  5. Lois Christensen says

    April 13, 2019 at 8:44 am

    This is a must in our house for Easter although we’ve never added strawberries to the cake batter! Looks amazing!

    Reply
  6. Arlene Mobley says

    April 11, 2019 at 11:23 am

    I bet this cake tastes amazing. Perfect for spring!

    Reply
  7. Denise says

    April 10, 2019 at 7:26 am

    I have been craving something like this lately. You always make the best desserts. I love the way that lemon ricotta pound cake looks too. Your family is lucky to have you!

    Reply
  8. Gloria says

    April 9, 2019 at 4:38 pm

    Love baking with ricotta…and using it in savory dishes too. This cake looks it would be a crowd pleaser. Perfect to take along to a party. I would also serve this at brunch…and ALL the bbq parties.

    Reply
  9. Veena Azmanov says

    April 9, 2019 at 2:02 pm

    Always yummy and super delicious. I want to grab it all.

    Reply
  10. Precy says

    July 29, 2018 at 11:15 am

    5 stars
    I made this for my daughter’s yersterday and the whole family loves it!! They are asking for more specially strawberries are always on sale.

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      July 29, 2018 at 11:57 am

      That’s awesome Precy! I’m glad the whole family loved it. It’s a really simple but delicious recipe and perfect for strawberry season. They’re on sale here now too 🙂

      Reply
  11. Patti says

    May 6, 2018 at 2:51 am

    5 stars
    This was so good! My mom bought too much ricotta cheese so we decided to make this cake together. We made an afternoon of it. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      May 7, 2018 at 10:52 pm

      Hi Patti! So glad to hear you guys liked it and had fun making it.

      Reply
  12. Tilly says

    April 27, 2018 at 10:18 pm

    5 stars
    This was perfect with my cup of coffee.

    Reply
  13. Eva says

    April 22, 2018 at 7:58 pm

    5 stars
    We bought a lot of strawberries a few weeks ago and decided to give this cake a go. It was delicious! I am not much of a baker but this is easier than I expected. I do not own a springform pan so I used a normal pan and just oiled it well. Had no issues taking the cake out. The family loved it. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      April 24, 2018 at 10:26 am

      So happy to hear that Eva! Glad you and the family liked it 🙂

      Reply
  14. Angelica says

    April 22, 2018 at 4:34 am

    What a beautiful cake and we love ricotta cheese. Can’t wait to make this for my mom on mother’s day.

    Reply
  15. Cianie says

    March 19, 2018 at 7:42 pm

    This looks so yummy! Can you share a piece with me the next time you make it.

    Reply
  16. Jenni LeBaron says

    March 16, 2018 at 11:57 pm

    I want a slice of this right now! I love that it’s full of creamy ricotta!

    Reply
  17. Veena Azmanov says

    March 16, 2018 at 7:35 pm

    I love making ricotta and fruit combinations in my bakes too. Makes the cake so much more richer right? This is perfect now that strawberries are in season.

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      March 26, 2018 at 8:49 pm

      Me too. I love baking with ricotta. And yay for strawberry season!

      Reply
  18. Michelle says

    March 16, 2018 at 2:39 pm

    Spring on a plate. Seriously. SO gorgeous and perfect.

    Reply
  19. Alicia Vanatta says

    March 16, 2018 at 8:36 am

    This looks really good. I have not heard of this type of cake but am gonna have to try it soon. We love baking / making cakes in our home!

    Reply
  20. Marisa says

    March 15, 2018 at 5:31 pm

    I am definitely saving this recipe to make once we get home. I like the idea of not so sweet and strawberries on top of the cake is always a favorite. I like the addition of the ricotta — it adds a richness to the dessert but it’s not overly sweet. Pinning.

    Reply
  21. Blair Villanueva says

    March 15, 2018 at 6:22 am

    This is definitely delicious and the cake looks soft and good in the mouth. You also awesomely captured its beauty in the camera! Saving this recipe for this Easter party!

    Reply
  22. Chelsea says

    March 15, 2018 at 4:27 am

    Strawberry desserts are one of my absolutely favourites, you can’t really go wrong with it can you? And this looks delicious, will definitely have to try it out

    Reply
  23. Jennifer Prince says

    March 14, 2018 at 8:31 pm

    I never knew you could make cake with ricotta. It looks so delicious, and I love strawberries, too! 🙂

    Reply
  24. Stephanie says

    March 14, 2018 at 7:28 pm

    A easy yummy recipe is right up my street. I’ve pinned this for future reference

    Reply
  25. suchi says

    March 14, 2018 at 4:50 pm

    Love this recipe, definitely going to give this a try!

    Reply
  26. David Elliott says

    March 14, 2018 at 3:15 pm

    I am a big fan of anything strawberry. And I wouldn’t have thought to use Ricotta in this way but it does look and sound delicious. I will have to try it out sometime soon. It really is too bad my daughter doesn’t really like strawberries.

    Reply
  27. Anna says

    March 14, 2018 at 2:13 pm

    Ohhhhhh I’m craving strawberries these days so badly (30 weeks pregnant) and this recipe just seems heavenly…I think it’s going to be a long night tonight as I must bake it right now 🙂

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      March 26, 2018 at 8:50 pm

      Hope you like it!

      Reply
  28. Dawn says

    March 14, 2018 at 11:29 am

    It totally sucks when its, like, 12 am Saturday night only to realize, boom, it’s really, like 1 am….woomp woomp. I read the other day someone changing back their clocks earlier in the day…not a bad idea. Anywho – this cake looks delicious! I bet the ricotta certainly adds a richness to the cake! Plus, ricotta, am I right?? Hope you’re having a great week, Jolina!

    Reply
  29. Gigi says

    March 14, 2018 at 9:46 am

    Wow that looks pillowy soft and gorgeous! I know I would NOT be able to stop eating that!!!

    Reply
  30. Denise says

    March 14, 2018 at 8:36 am

    That looks so good as well as interesting. It looks like it’s a cross between cheesecake and a regular cake? I have to bring dessert to our Easter dinner so this would be perfect for that! I love ricotta these days and It think my family would love this. Great post!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      March 26, 2018 at 8:51 pm

      That’s exactly what I thought about the texture! Cake/cheesecake. Hope you guys have a happy Easter.

      Reply
  31. Maria says

    March 13, 2018 at 9:29 pm

    This cake looks so decadent and delicious. Strawberries are my favorite dessert fruits so this would be right up my alley.

    Reply
  32. Gloria says

    March 13, 2018 at 9:10 pm

    This cake sounds so moist and delicious. I cannot wait for strawberry season and WARM weather….I am so sick of winter. This is the perfect brunch cake too. I would even eat this for breakfast….it counts right….after all it does contain fruit!!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      March 26, 2018 at 8:52 pm

      It definitely counts as breakfast in my books 🙂

      Reply
  33. Anna says

    March 13, 2018 at 4:51 pm

    I am loving these dessert recipes. They sound and look very yummy. Will love to try them.

    Reply
  34. HilLesha says

    March 13, 2018 at 2:35 pm

    I have never had strawberry ricotta cake before, but it looks scrumptious. Thank you for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
  35. Matthew says

    March 13, 2018 at 1:35 pm

    This looks delicious and yummy, with this instructions will try this out with my wife

    Reply
  36. Laura Dove says

    March 13, 2018 at 1:28 pm

    YUM!! That is my idea of a dessert! Love strawberries and obviously I love cake, this looks delicious!

    Reply
  37. Akamatra says

    March 13, 2018 at 9:20 am

    Oh yum this looks delicious. And it does in fact make the perfect spring dessert for Easter!

    Reply
  38. Ginger says

    March 13, 2018 at 9:05 am

    Oh wow, this looks super delicious. I am going to have to try making this soon. I love the combination of strawberries and ricotta.

    Reply
  39. laurie beth says

    March 12, 2018 at 11:38 pm

    I had cheesecake at a friend’s house not too long ago and I think I should make this for our Masters Party we are hosting! She’d love it and I won’t be stuck eating the entire thing myself 😉

    Reply
  40. Sharon says

    March 12, 2018 at 8:17 pm

    Yup, losing an hour of sleep is no fun. This cake recipe cheer me up abit. I’ve a soft spot for cakes and this looks yummy. I want a piece of the cake. Yum!

    Reply
  41. Amalia says

    March 12, 2018 at 8:05 pm

    Anything with strawberry is already high on my taste bucket list! This looks like the best recipe ever for a Easter dessert. Will suggest this to my sister she loves to bake!

    Reply
  42. Alison Rost says

    March 12, 2018 at 6:00 pm

    That looks really good. I think it’s a lovely cake to try. I’m sure it tastes amazing and it’s perfect with your favorite cup of coffee or tea! I’d love to keep the recipe!

    Reply
  43. Komal says

    March 12, 2018 at 5:36 pm

    I am very much drooling over this recipe. Ricotta and strawberries are two of my faves! Maybe a cannoli like this?

    Reply
  44. Elizabeth says

    March 12, 2018 at 4:29 pm

    This is perfect with coffee or tea. Actually I would eat this on its own yum!!

    Reply
  45. Neely Moldovan says

    March 12, 2018 at 1:32 pm

    My husband loves ricotta cakes. I made him ricotta cupcakes recently and they were a huge hit. This sounds amazing!

    Reply
  46. Wendy says

    March 12, 2018 at 1:11 pm

    Strawberries and cheese are two of my favorite things! I’d love to sample this cake and soon!

    Reply
  47. Iya - Louisa says

    March 12, 2018 at 12:40 pm

    Sounds like such a good recipe! Would deffo try this, I know a few people who would like this!

    Reply
  48. Peter says

    March 12, 2018 at 10:21 am

    OMG I’m a sucker for a great ricotta cheese dessert recipe! So close to a marscapone yet stand alone as it is. Nothing says bring on spring like this fantastic cake! I think it’s on my menu this coming weekend!

    Reply

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