{"id":14688,"date":"2025-08-19T12:08:50","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T12:08:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/?p=14688"},"modified":"2025-08-19T12:08:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T12:08:50","slug":"5-ingredient-limoncello-ricotta-dump-cake-%f0%9f%8d%8b%f0%9f%8d%b0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/?p=14688","title":{"rendered":"5-Ingredient Limoncello Ricotta Dump Cake \ud83c\udf4b\ud83c\udf70"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This bright, zesty, and effortless dessert<\/strong> combines creamy ricotta, tangy limoncello, and moist cake<\/strong>\u2014all with no mixing bowls, no layers, just dump & bake!<\/strong> Perfect for summer gatherings or when you need a quick, impressive treat.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 5 ingredients, 5 minutes prep<\/strong> \u2013 Seriously simple!
\u2705 Light yet indulgent<\/strong> \u2013 Not overly sweet.
\u2705 No mixer needed<\/strong> \u2013 Just a spoon and a pan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf4b Ingredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(Serves 8\u201310)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • 1 (15 oz) tub whole-milk ricotta cheese<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1\/3 cup limoncello liqueur<\/strong>\u00a0*(or 2 tbsp lemon zest + 3 tbsp lemon juice)*<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1\/2 cup granulated sugar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 (15 oz) box lemon cake mix<\/strong>\u00a0*(or vanilla cake mix + 1 tbsp lemon zest)*<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1\/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter<\/strong>, melted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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    Optional Garnishes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Powdered sugar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fresh berries<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Whipped cream<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      \ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83c\udf73 Step-by-Step Instructions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      1. Prep the Pan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Preheat oven to\u00a0350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C)<\/strong>. Grease a\u00a09×13-inch baking dish<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        2. Make the Ricotta Layer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • In a bowl, mix\u00a0ricotta, limoncello, and sugar<\/strong>\u00a0until smooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Spread evenly in the baking dish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          3. Add the Cake Mix<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • Sprinkle\u00a0dry cake mix<\/strong>\u00a0evenly over the ricotta layer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Drizzle\u00a0melted butter<\/strong>\u00a0on top (don\u2019t stir!).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            4. Bake to Golden Perfection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            • Bake\u00a035\u201340 mins<\/strong>\u00a0until the top is\u00a0golden and bubbly<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              5. Cool & Serve<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              • Let cool\u00a015 mins<\/strong>\u00a0(it thickens as it sets).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Dust with\u00a0powdered sugar<\/strong>\u00a0and top with\u00a0berries or whipped cream<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                \ud83d\udca1 Pro Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                \ud83d\udd25 Extra lemon punch?<\/strong> Add 1 tbsp lemon zest<\/strong> to the ricotta.
                \ud83d\udd25 Non-alcoholic?<\/strong> Skip limoncello and use 1\/4 cup lemon juice + 1 tsp vanilla<\/strong>.
                \ud83d\udd25 Make ahead?<\/strong> Assemble unbaked and refrigerate overnight (add 5 mins to bake time).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                \u2753 FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                Can I use cottage cheese instead?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                Yes, but blend it first for smoothness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                How to store leftovers?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                Fridge: 4 days<\/strong> | Freeze: 1 month<\/strong> (reheat gently).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                No cake mix?<\/strong> Use 1.5 cups flour + 1 tsp baking powder + 1\/2 cup sugar<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                This Limoncello Ricotta Dump Cake<\/strong> is sunshine in dessert form<\/strong>\u2014bright, creamy, and impossible to resist. Perfect for last-minute guests or lazy baking days<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                Love easy desserts? Try these next:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • 3-Ingredient Lemon Magic Cake<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Blueberry Ricotta Pound Cake<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Strawberry Dump Cake<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  Made it? Tag us with your lemony masterpiece!<\/strong> \ud83d\udcf8\u2728<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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