Ricotta ring cake with honey and pine nuts

Name: Ricotta ring cake with honey and pine nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Cow's milk ricotta cheese 1 cup; Wildflower honey ½ cup; Pine nuts 8 tbsp; Sunflower seed oil 2 ½ tbsp; Eggs medium 4; Type 00 flour 2 cups; Baking powder 3 ½ tsp; Powdered sugar to taste

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387

Calories per serving

Energy Kcal 387
Carbohydrates g 47.8
of which sugars g 21.1
Protein g 13.3
Fats g 15.8
of which saturated fat g 4.35
Fiber g 1.2
Cholesterol mg 117
Sodium mg 66

Vegetarian

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Serving: 8
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Valeria Ciccotti

Step into the warm embrace of Italian home baking with this ricotta cake. It is a delightful twist on the beloved ciambellone della nonna. Really good stuff. In this version, we're swapping out sugar and butter for moist honey and olive oil. And look, that adds a touch of Mediterranean flair, right? In Italy, a honey cake like this is a staple on so many kitchen tables—no question—offering a rich and comforting taste. The combo of creamy ricotta and golden honey makes each bite feel super special. Plus, those toasted pine nuts on top? They give it a crispy finish that seriously sets it apart from other desserts. It’s a traditional ricotta cake that’s both nostalgic and fresh, perfect for, you know, any occasion.

Families love adding a swirl of Nutella, which infuses the cake with that beloved hazelnut flavor Italians adore. To be honest, whether you stick to the classic or try the Nutella version, this pine nut cake is pretty simple to make and just full of wholesome flavor. It's the kind of homemade ricotta cake you’ll want with your morning coffee—or serve it to guests. I mean, compared to other sweet cakes, it's really about genuine, simple ingredients. For real. It offers a mellow vibe. And the golden pine nuts? They add a great crunch, while the honey keeps it sweet enough without being heavy. Fans of easy ricotta cake recipes love how this dessert lets the ricotta and honey shine through, creating a moist, mellow treat. It never goes out of style in Italian homes. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or any gathering, this cake is proof—really—that comforting, down-to-earth nature of Italian baking is something special. Every slice tells a story of tradition and love. It’s not just a cake; it’s a slice of Italian life, bringing warmth and simplicity right to your table.

How to prepare Ricotta ring cake with honey and pine nuts

To make the ricotta ring cake with honey and pine nuts, first soften the ricotta with honey in a bowl 1 making it creamy, add the vegetable oil 2 and mix the mixture with a spatula 3.

Add the whole eggs to the ricotta mixture 4 and mix with electric beaters for about 5 minutes 5, the eggs should be completely absorbed 6.

At this point, incorporate the sifted flour 7 and baking powder 8, using the electric beaters for a few more seconds 9.

Continue mixing with the spatula to make the mixture homogeneous 10. Butter and flour a 8-inch ring mold, pour the batter here 11, tap the mold to distribute it evenly 12.

Distribute the pine nuts on top 13 and bake the cake in a preheated static oven at 356°F for about 35 minutes. Once cooked, remove the ricotta ring cake with honey and pine nuts from the oven 14, let it cool slightly before unmolding and serving it 15.