Almond Ricotta Cake Recipe
This Almond Ricotta Cake is a delightful and moist dessert that combines the richness of ricotta cheese with the nuttiness of almonds. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 9-inch cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (one stick)
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 15-ounce container whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
For Topping:
- ½ cup almonds, finely chopped
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter and coat with powdered sugar. Set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, and ricotta cheese. Add eggs and almond extract. Mix in the flour mixture and fold in chopped almonds.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Top and Serve: Sprinkle sliced almonds on the cake. Dust powdered sugar over the top before serving.
Notes
- This cake is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Experiment with different nuts for varied flavors and textures.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Almond Ricotta Cake, Ricotta Cake, Almond Cake, Dessert, Baking
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