Ricotta Orange Pound Cake with Strawberries

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This was one of the best cakes I have ever had. Followed the recipe to the tee and it was perfect. One thing you have to be prepared for is the egg, sugar and ricotta mixture looking curdled before adding the flour mixture. It's okay. Once you add the flour it comes together beautifully. Like many other reviewers, I used almond extract because I didn't have any almond liquor in the house and it worked great. The only other thing I needed to watch was the baking temperature because I live in Colorado. About 30 minutes in, I noticed the edges were getting really really brown so I lowered the temp to 325 and that did the trick. The cake had to stay in the oven a bit longer but it was still incredibly moist and light.

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This is the best pound cake I have ever tried/baked. However, I did make a few changes to the recipe. I did not have Amaretto, so I substituted in 1/2 tsp of almond extract. Fit perfectly in with the recipe. Also, to kick the orange flavor up a notch in the cake, I added 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed orange juice. I baked mine in a metal 9.5x5.5x3.5 pan; the first time I baked it, I used glass. Big mistake. Metal conducts and transmits heat more throughout better than glass. Also, mine was perfectly baked in 60-65 minutes at 350 degrees. Everyone who tried could not stop raving about it. I entered in the fair; here's hoping for a blue ribbon!

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I CANNOT UNDERSTAND ALL THE CONFUSION...IT WAS STILL RUNNY ...OR WHATEVER ELSE COMPLAINT SOME HAD. I HAD NO AMARETTO, SO I USED ALMOND EXTRACT (1/2 TSP AND MY BUNDT PAN....IT TURNED OUT GREAT, NOT TOO SWEET...I WILL MAKE THIS AGAIN....THANK YOU!!!!!!

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My children usually say Mom can bake a great cake form the box, well I proved them wrong! I baked this cake and it came out perfect and taste so darn good that I'm going do another one tomorrow for a party. Thanks Giada, I love it!!!

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I wanted to say the cake tastes great.. and that yes.. Giada DID note that the butter, eggs, and etc need to be at room temperature. Check out the video on this dessert Kath. Its not nice to judge her based on looks either. Good food is good food..I've made many of her recipes and they turned out great! :

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I have tried many of her recipes and have hated them all. I wondered if she was just another bimbo in a low cut dress but with this recipe she proved me wrong...maybe.
I followed directions exactly, well almost, all ingredients should be at room temp before using for baking, she did not say that but it is what I always do so I did. The cake came out perfectly, moist inside with a nice crunch to the crust. I cooked it 34 minutes in the pan she suggested. Could not ask for more from a cake; it will be one of my regulars.. Perhaps others should check their technique or the quality of their ingredients.
Salted butter is not used in cakes for obvious reasons.
Kosher salt does not dissolve well in a cake batter.

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My husband wanted a nice light cake this year for his birthday. I made this, had absolutely no problems, very easy and came right out of the pan PERFECT!!! It looked and tasted awesome! Everyone loved it with berries and vanilla ice cream!

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I was looking for a moist pound cake and really this one is the one,everybody love it,.It was easy to make,and the results excellent,thank you,

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OMG, this cake is to die for! Nice hint of orange zest great texture and if you follow the directions to a "t" I can't imagine it not turning out! I snuck a piece while it was warm and wanted to eat the whole thing. I read the reviews before making it and I was a little nervous but I used a 9" glass bread dish, buttered only and whole milk ricotta and it turned out perfect. But because I was nervous I took some of the batter and put it in a small pyrex loaf pan just in case and I didn't really need to do that it would not have overflowed! Can't wait for it to cool and put some fresh strawberries on top! YUM! I definately will make it again and maybe even give it as gifts over Christmas....

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And SO tasty! I didn't have amaretto, so I used almond extract instead. YUM! I also made a vanilla almond whipped cream to go with it and it was really great. Can't wait to make it again! I might try cupcakes next time - pound cake cupcakes! Mmm.