Lemon ricotta cake can be viewed as the Italian version of lemon drizzle cake or lemon cake with some subtle differences. Ricotta cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest give this Italian cheesecake more natural moisture while also making it denser. As it's not overly sweet, it's a very versatile cake that's great for desserts or teatime snacks. There are several variations of this cake, some of which use almond or semolina flour.