• 1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick), softened
• 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta
• 2 tsp lemon extract
• fresh grated lemon zest (about one lemon)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp sea salt

Icing

• 2 cups confectioners sugar, sifted
• 1 tsp lemon extract
• 1/2 tsp salted butter, softened
• 3 tbsp water
• fresh grated lemon peel, for garnish (optional)