Almond Ricotta Cake

by rossella rago

(4 Reviews)

Almond Ricotta Cake.

Ingredients

For 8 Person(s)

For the Cake:

3/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 packets Vanillina Powder or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon almond extract
zest of 1 lemon
15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese, room temperature
3 large eggs
3/4 cup almond flour
3/4 cup 00 or all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
sliced almonds and confectioners sugar for decorating

Directions

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Preheat your oven to 350F, Spray a 9 inch spring form pan with baking spray.
In a mixing bowl combine the butter, sugar and vanilla. Using an electric mixer beat until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add in the almond extract and lemon zest and mix until combined.
Add in the ricotta and beat until fully incorporated.
Beat in the eggs one at a time making sure each one is fully incorporated after each addition.
Add in the almond flour and beat until absorbed.
Add in the remaining dry ingredients and beat until just absorbed. Do not over mix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and top with the sliced almonds. Bake for 45-50 minutes.
Cool and dust with confectioners sugar as desired.

Categories:

Nonna Romana Sciddurlo, All Recipes, Ricotta Recipes, Mother's Day Recipes, Father's Day Recipes, Easter Cakes and Cookies, Valentine's Cake and Cookie Recipes, Cakes and Pies Recipes, Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes, Almond Cookie and Dessert Recipes, Christmas Dessert Recipes

Reviews

Saturday, 22 January 2022
Excellent. Dense and flavorful. Easy to prepare. Perfect results. I made this in the Fall and contin...
See Full Review >> - Memora

Friday, 25 June 2021
It’s so yummy. But what size pan? Mine was not that high. - Ecip

Monday, 05 April 2021
Oh my gosh! This came out beautiful ? and delicious. - NonaEmmajean

Monday, 01 March 2021
Sounds delicious. But what type/size pan is used, and how is the pan prepared? - kat6265829