Step 1

Line and grease a 20cm baking cake tin and pre heat your oven to 180 deg C.

Step 2

In a large bowl with a stand mixer (or hand-held electric mixer) combine the eggs and sugar and beat until pale and smooth ( approx. 2 mins.).

Step 3

Add the fresh ricotta cheese and beat again until the mixture is creamy and well incorporated.

Step 4

Add the olive oil, lemon juice, zest and vanilla and mix again.

Step 5

Fold through the all-purpose flour and baking powder (make sure not to overmix!)

Step 6

Pour the cake batter into the cake tin and bake in a 350F or 180C oven for 45 mins. (check with a skewer or toothpick to check if the cake is done)

Step 7

Cool in the cake pan for 10 minutes before removing and dusting it with powdered sugar.