Soffione di Ricotta

A soffione is a golden cake served at Easter time in Abruzzo. It has two essential components: tender olive oil pastry and a moist, airy crumb made from beating ricotta with egg yolks and sugar, then incorporating whipped egg whites. It is typically flavored with vanilla and fresh lemon zest, though in the province of L’Aquila, it’s also spiked with saf…