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    Blueberry Ricotta Pound Cake

    December 28, 2021 by Emily Leave a Comment

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    Celebrate blueberry season with this rich, fluffy, and moist Blueberry Ricotta Pound Cake! The sweet cream cheese icing on top elevates every bite and gives this brunch and dessert-worthy cake an extra pop of tang.

    Blueberry Ricotta Pound Cake
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    • Moist and fluffy blueberry pound cake recipe
    • Why is it called pound cake?
    • Blueberry pound cake ingredients
    • How to make blueberry ricotta pound cake
    • Storing and freezing pound cake
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Looking for more fresh and bright cakes to try?
    • Blueberry Ricotta Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

    Moist and fluffy blueberry pound cake recipe

    If you’ve been searching high and low for the best dessert to celebrate summer, you’ve come to the right place! This Blueberry Ricotta Pound Cake is made with fresh blueberries, tangy ricotta cheese, and an easy cream cheese frosting. The incredibly moist and delicate crumb makes this loaf cake a real crowd-pleaser!

    Have you ever baked with ricotta cheese before? It’s a phenomenal ingredient that’s perfect for cakes! It’s the key to elevating the texture and flavor in both this blueberry pound cake and my Cherry Ricotta Pound Cake without overwhelming the cake’s naturally soft and fluffy texture. 

    This classic dessert, brunch finisher, or breakfast cake is buttery soft on the inside with a slightly crispy outside. Drizzled in cream cheese icing, you won’t be able to stop after just one slice.

    Slices of pound cake

    Why is it called pound cake?

    Pound cakes are aptly named after the traditional ingredient measurements. They were typically made using a pound of flour, a pound of butter, a pound of eggs, and a pound of sugar! This heavy list of ingredients would make the cakes very dense and rich, but have since been slightly lightened up.

    Fresh blueberries
    Blueberry Ricotta Pound Cake

    Blueberry pound cake ingredients

    Most of the ingredients in pound cake are fairly straight-forward, with just a handful of delicious exceptions:

    • Blueberries - You can usually find fresh blueberries in season from June to September here in the US. If you can, use fresh, seasonal berries for the best flavor.
    • Ricotta cheese - Ricotta isn’t just for toast or crackers anymore! This soft, curd-like cheese is made by adding an acid (like white vinegar) to heated cow’s milk. When curds start to form, the ricotta is ready! This simple process is easy to do yourself at home or you can buy whole milk ricotta from most grocery stores.
    • All purpose flour - You need flour for both the cake batter and for tossing the blueberries.
    • Vanilla extract - This will help balance the flavors in the cake. Make your own vanilla extract for the warmest and richest flavor.

    Cream cheese icing - This simple, bright, and tangy icing is an easy go-to when you need an extra hit of sweetness and brightness on spiced bundt cakes, blueberry petit fours, and even banana bread.

    Pouring icing on Blueberry Ricotta Pound Cake

    How to make blueberry ricotta pound cake

    Step 1: Mix dry ingredients. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.

    Step 2: Whisk the ricotta. Whisk the ricotta vigorously in a separate bowl until it’s completely smooth.

    Step 3: Mix wet ingredients. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Next, mix in the eggs one at a time before adding the vanilla and ricotta. Finish by mixing in the dry ingredients until everything is well combined.

    Step 4: Toss blueberries in flour. Toss the blueberries in some flour before folding them into the cake batter.

    Step 5: Bake the pound cake. Transfer the cake batter to a loaf pan and smooth out the top. Bake until the middle of the cake reaches an internal temperature of 200ºF. Let it cool completely.

    Step 6: Make the icing. Whisk the cream cheese, milk, and vanilla bean paste (or extract) together until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and whisk again until you reach the desired consistency.

    Step 7: Decorate and enjoy. Pour the cream cheese icing on top of the cooled pound cake and enjoy!


    Note: Unfortunately, the toothpick-in-the-center test isn’t a completely accurate way of checking if the pound cake is fully baked. Instead, measure the internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer. You’ll end up with perfectly baked pound cake every time!

    Blueberry Ricotta Pound Cake

    Storing and freezing pound cake

    To store: Wrap the cake or individual slices in plastic and store at room temperature for 2 or 3 days. It’ll also keep for up to 1 week in the fridge.

    To freeze: Wrap up the slices or loaf (without the icing) in a few layers of plastic and freeze for up to 3 months.

    Slice of blueberry pound cake
    Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you bake pound cake in a bundt pan?

    A 9x5 pan is best for even heat distribution. If all you have is a bundt pan, just make sure to grease it really well and double the recipe as bundt pans are typically much larger. 

    Should I use fresh or frozen blueberries?

    Both fresh and frozen blueberries will work in this pound cake recipe! Just make sure the frozen blueberries are thawed and patted dry first, then toss them in flour before mixing them into the batter.

    How do I keep the blueberries from sinking to the bottom of the cake?

    The best way to prevent the berries from sinking to the bottom of the pound cake is to toss them in a tablespoon of flour before folding them into the batter.

    What berries can I use in pound cake?

    Raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, cherries, or any other berry you love will work in this recipe. 

    Blueberry Ricotta Pound Cake

    Looking for more fresh and bright cakes to try?

    • Lemon Poppyseed Cake
    • Single Layer Lemon Cake
    • Raspberry Valentine’s Day Bundt Cake
    • Salted Caramel Date Cake

    As always, I love seeing your creations and hearing from you! Please leave a review or share your creation with me on social media if you make this blueberry pound cake! You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube and Pinterest - for more delicious recipes sent straight to your inbox, sign up for my newsletter!

    Blueberry Ricotta Pound Cake

    Blueberry Ricotta Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

    Celebrate blueberry season with this rich, fluffy, and moist Blueberry Ricotta Pound Cake! The sweet cream cheese icing on top elevates every bite and gives this brunch and dessert-worthy cake an extra pop of tang.
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    Course: Cake
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Breakfast, Pound Cake
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Servings: 10 Slices
    Calories: 416kcal
    Author: Emily Laurae

    Equipment

    • Bowl
    • Whisk
    • Stand or Electric Mixer
    • Spatula
    • 9x5 Loaf Pan
    • Parchment Paper
    • Cooling Rack
    • Thermometer

    Ingredients
     

    Blueberry Ricotta Pound Cake

    • 1 ⅔ Cups (205 g) All-Purpose Flour
    • 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
    • 1 ⅔ Cups (370 g) Whole Milk Ricotta
    • ¾ Cup (170 g) Unsalted Butter, softened
    • 1 ½ Cups (300 g) Granulated Sugar
    • 1 Lemon's worth of zest
    • 3 (150 g) Eggs, large
    • 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 1 Tablespoon All-Purpose Flour , for tossing with cherries
    • 1½ Cups (265 g) Blueberries

    Bluebrrry Cream Cheese Icing

    • 3 Tablespoons (45 g) Cream Cheese , softened, ideally microwaved for 10 seconds for easy mixing
    • 1 Tablespoon Whole Milk
    • ¼ Cup (37 g) Blueberries, Mashed
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste , or vanilla extract
    • 1 ½ Cup (180 g) Powdered Sugar , Sifted

    Instructions

    Baking the Blueberry Ricotta Pound Cake

    • Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease your 9x5 loaf pan. Then, line your loaf pan with a long strip of parchment to make it easy to remove after baking.
    • Add flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl and whisk until all ingredients are combined. Set aside. 
      1 ⅔ Cups All-Purpose Flour, 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder, 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
    • In a separate bowl, whisk the ricotta vigorously until completely smooth - this should take about one full minute.
      1 ⅔ Cups Whole Milk Ricotta
    • Place the butter, sugar and lemon zest into the bowl of your mixer and beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Then, add the vanilla and eggs one at a time stopping between each addition to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
      ¾ Cup Unsalted Butter, 1 ½ Cups Granulated Sugar, 1 Lemon's worth of zest, 3 Eggs, 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • Add the ricotta and mix until combined. Then add the dry ingredients and mix until everything looks homogenous.
    • Toss blueberries in 2 Tablespoons of flour. This ensures that they don't sink to the bottom of the pound cake while baking and fold them gently into the batter.
      1 Tablespoon All-Purpose Flour, 1½ Cups Blueberries
    • Scoop the mixture into your 9 x 5 greased loaf pan and smooth out the top with an offset spatula or a spoon. Then, bake until the center of your loaf reaches 200° F on your thermometer before removing it from the oven. This should take about 65 to 75 minutes at minimum. Unfortunately, the toothpick test is not the best way to ensure that this pound cake is fully baked - checking for doneness with a thermometer will ensure you have a perfect bake!
    • Allow your pound cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing and placing it on a cooling rack to cool completely.

    Blueberry Cream Cheese Icing

    • Whisk the soft, microwaved cream cheese, mashed blueberries, milk and vanilla bean paste together until homogenous. At first, the mixture will have a difficult time coming together! Keep whisking vigorously until the mixture is smooth before moving on.
      3 Tablespoons Cream Cheese, 1 Tablespoon Whole Milk, ¼ Cup Blueberries, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste
    • Add sifted powdered sugar and whisk until smooth. If you would like to thicken your icing, add another few tablespoons of powdered sugar - alternatively, if you prefer an even thinner icing, you could add some additional mashed blueberries!
      1 ½ Cup Powdered Sugar
    • Pour the blueberry cream cheese icing on top of the pound cake and enjoy!

    Notes

    Frequently asked questions
    • Can you bake pound cake in a bundt pan? A 9x5 pan is best for even heat distribution. If all you have is a bundt pan, just make sure to grease it really well and double the recipe as bundt pans are typically much larger. 
    • Should I use fresh or frozen blueberries? Both fresh and frozen blueberries will work in this pound cake recipe! Just make sure the frozen blueberries are thawed and patted dry first, then toss them in flour before mixing them into the batter.
    • How do I keep the blueberries from sinking to the bottom of the cake? The best way to prevent the berries from sinking to the bottom of the pound cake is to toss them in a tablespoon of flour before folding them into the batter.
    • What berries can I use in pound cake? Raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, cherries, or any other berry you love will work in this recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 416mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 688IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Emily is the recipe developer, writer, and food photographer behind Emily Laurae. After finishing Pastry School and working as a chef in the restaurant industry, she created this blog to share those skills with home bakers and creators all over the world!

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