Italian Almond Ricotta Cake
This Italian Almond Ricotta Cake is a light, fluffy dessert with a perfect blend of ricotta cheese and almond flour. It’s subtly sweet, with a delicate almond flavor, and finished off with a dusting of powdered sugar—perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup almond flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Make the batter:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, almond flour, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Bake the cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve:
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- This cake is best served at room temperature or chilled.
- If you prefer a stronger almond flavor, you can add a bit more almond extract to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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