A delicious torta made with ricotta cheese and lemon, featuring a mix of flour, sugar, and eggs. This recipe combines the zest and juice of lemons, along with a sprinkle of sugar on top for a delightful finish. Perfect for any occasion!
1: In a bowl, mix the whole eggs with the sugar and beat with electric whisks until frothy and whitish.
2: Add the ricotta cheese and continue mixing.
3: Grate the zest of three lemons, avoiding the bitter white part.
4: Squeeze the juice from two of the three lemons, removing the seeds.
5: Add the lemon juice and zest to the batter and mix again with the whisks.
6: Sift in the flour and baking powder, mixing with electric whisks for about 5 minutes until obtaining a smooth and homogeneous batter.
7: Pour the torta batter into a oiled or lined baking pan and level the surface.
8: Sprinkle the top with granulated sugar.
9: Bake the torta in a preheated ventilated oven at 180° for 45 to 50 minutes, testing with a toothpick to check doneness.
