Italian Almond Ricotta Cake
This delightful cake combines the rich flavor of ricotta cheese with the nutty goodness of almond flour, creating a unique taste that will leave your taste buds dancing.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Equipment
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Stir until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve plain or with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For a decorative touch, dust with powdered sugar before serving. You can also add chocolate chips or lemon zest for a variation.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Fat: 12g