Migliaccio di Semolino (Semolina and Ricotta Cake)

Name: Migliaccio di Semolino (Semolina and Ricotta Cake)
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons, unsalted butter, plus softened butter for pan; ¾ cup (5¼ ounces/149 grams), granulated sugar, plus extra for pan; 4 , large eggs; 12 ounces (340 grams/1½ cups), whole-milk ricotta cheese; 2 tablespoons, orange liqueur; 2 teaspoons, vanilla extract; ¾ cup (4⅓ ounces/123 grams) semolina, flour; 3 cups, whole milk; 2 tablespoons, grated lemon zest (2 lemons); 1½ tablespoons, grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon, ground cardamom; ½ teaspoon, table salt; , Confectioners' sugar

Desserts or Baked Goods
Europe
Italian
Fruits & Vegetables
Eggs & Dairy
Fruit
Cheese
Cakes
Easter

By David Pazmiño ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 2021

Migliaccio di semolino is enriched with creamy ricotta and perfumed with an intoxicating blend of citrus, vanilla, and spice.

SERVES 8 to 12

TIME 1¾ hours, plus 14 hours resting and chilling

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