How to Make Almond Ricotta Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indulge in a delightful treat with this delectable Almond Ricotta Cake recipe. A moist and flavorful cake made with creamy ricotta cheese and the subtle nuttiness of almonds, this dessert is a perfect sweet ending to any meal. Whether you’re looking for a dessert to impress your guests or simply craving a little something sweet, this cake will not disappoint. The combination of rich ricotta and aromatic almonds creates a unique flavor profile that is sure to make this cake a new favorite.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 2 cups blanched almond flour
  • 9 ounces ricotta cheese
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 8-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch springform pan and line with parchment paper.
  • Combine butter and 3/4 cup sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy, about 3 minutes. Add vanilla sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until well combined. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Fold in almond flour and ricotta cheese with a silicone spatula.
  • Wash and dry the beaters and beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Gradually add 1/3 cup sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Fold stiff egg whites into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
  • Bake on the center rake of the preheated oven until edges of the cake are lightly browned, about 50 minutes. Cake will still be a little wobbly in the middle.
  • Remove from the oven and let the cake to cool completely in the pan before transferring to a cake platter, about 1 hour. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
  • Nutrition

    397 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 107mg
    • Sodium: 62mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 96mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 93mg