Ricotta Pound Cake

As you can see from the photo, this is a plain cake. No filling, no frosting, no flourishes beyond a coating of icing sugar. Just a few ingredients whipped together and poured into a loaf pan.

One of those ingredients is ricotta, which contributes to its soft crumb and tender, velvety texture. The recipe belongs to a wonderful baker, the late Gina DePalm…