Description
Delightful Italian Almond Ricotta Cake brings Mediterranean sunshine to your dessert table, blending creamy ricotta with delicate almond essence. Elegant yet simple, this cake promises a luxurious slice of Italian culinary tradition you’ll savor with pure pleasure.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Flavor Enhancers and Leavening:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat an 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Combine ricotta cheese, almond flour, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- In a separate bowl, sift all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt together to eliminate any potential lumps and ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gently incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, folding carefully to maintain the batter’s lightness and prevent overmixing.
- Transfer the prepared batter into the greased cake pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the cake is fully baked.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, which helps it set and prevents breaking.
- Carefully transfer the cake to a wire cooling rack, letting it reach room temperature completely.
- Before serving, delicately dust the top with powdered sugar, creating an elegant and sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure ricotta is at room temperature for smoother batter consistency and better mixing.
- Sifting dry ingredients prevents lumps and creates a lighter, more delicate cake texture.
- Use fresh, high-quality almond extract to enhance the nutty flavor profile.
- For gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend or additional almond flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg