Almond Ricotta Cake

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Perfect for Easter, this Italian almond ricotta cake is made with almond flour and ricotta and is naturally gluten free.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
1 8-inch cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar

  • 4 large eggs, separated, divided

  • 2 cups blanched almond flour

  • 9 ounces ricotta cheese

  • cup white sugar

  • ¼ cup sliced almonds, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch springform pan and line with parchment paper.

  2. Bean 3/4 cup sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy, about 3 minutes. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla sugar; mix until well combined. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Fold in almond flour and ricotta cheese with a silicone spatula.

  3. Wash and dry the beaters. 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 almond-ricotta batter; pour into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.

  4. 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.

  5. Remove from the oven and let cake cool completely in the pan before transferring to a cake platter, about 1 hour. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

397 Calories
27g Fat
32g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 397
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 34%
Saturated Fat 9g 44%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 62mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 11g 23%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 96mg 7%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 93mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.