Ricotta Almond Cake Recipe

Name: Ricotta Almond Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 eggs, room temperature; 1 1/3 cups sugar; 2/3 cup canola oil; 2/3 cup ricotta cheese; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 1/2 teaspoons rum; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup ground almonds; 2 tablespoons ground almonds; 1 1/4 cups flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; Topping; 3/4 cup ricotta cheese; 1 egg; 1/4 cup sugar, plus; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 cup sliced almonds

Servings: persons

4 eggs, room temperature
1 1/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup canola oil
2/3 cup ricotta cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons rum
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup ground almonds
2 tablespoons ground almonds
1 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Topping
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
1/4 cup sugar, plus
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup sliced almonds

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Butter and line with parchment paper a 10-inch springform pan.
3
With a whisk, beat eggs, sugar and oil until thick and pale. Add ricotta, juice, zest, rum, vanilla extract and almond extract until blended.
4
In a separate bowl combine ground almonds, flour and baking powder. Add to ricotta mixture in 3 additions, whisking after each addition. Pour batter into springform pan and bake until a tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40-45 minutes.
5
Topping:
6
While cake is baking prepare topping. Blend together ricotta, egg, 1/4 cup sugar, zest and vanilla. Heat together milk and 2 tbsp sugar. Pour over sliced almonds and toss to coat.
7
Allow cake to cool 6-8 minutes after coming out of oven. Increase oven to 375u00b0F Spread ricotta topping over cake and sprinkle with glazed almonds. Return cake to oven for 15 minutes until almonds have browned. Cool cake completely before removing from springform pan.

1631

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

139

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 eggs, room temperature, 1 1/3 cups sugar, 2/3 cup canola oil, 2/3 cup ricotta cheese, and more.

Yes, Ricotta Almond Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Ricotta Almond Cake

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