- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 22cm (9-inch) round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sugar, and lemon zest. Beat until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and melted butter, stirring until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together flour and baking powder, then gently fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly. Place the cherries evenly on top of the batter.
- Prepare the Streusel:
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, sugar, and cinnamon (if using).
- Add cold butter and rub it in with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping over the cake batter and cherries.
- Bake:
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, and the streusel is golden brown.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and enjoy this deliciously soft, creamy ricotta cake with bursts of cherry goodness and a buttery streusel crunch! 😋🍒
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