Almond Ricotta Cake ___

Almond Ricotta Cake

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 0.75 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 packets Vanillina Powder or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon almond extract
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese, room temperature
  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.75 cup almond flour
  • 0.75 cup 00 or all purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • sliced almonds and confectioners sugar for decorating

Directions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 350F, Spray a 9 inch spring form pan with baking spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl combine the butter, sugar and vanilla. Using an electric mixer beat until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add in the almond extract and lemon zest and mix until combined.
  3. Add in the ricotta and beat until fully incorporated.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time making sure each one is fully incorporated after each addition.
  5. Add in the almond flour and beat until absorbed.
  6. Add in the remaining dry ingredients and beat until just absorbed. Do not over mix.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and top with the sliced almonds. Bake for 45-50 minutes.
  8. Cool and dust with confectioners sugar as desired.