Ricotta cake
Ingredients
- 1.5CupFlour
- 0.75CupSugar
- 2Psc.Lemon zest
- 2Psc.Lime Juice
- 2Tablespoons (tbsp)Baking powder
- 0.25Tablespoons (tbsp)Kosher salt
- 3Psc.eggs
- 1Grams (g) Ricotta cheese
- 0.5Grams (g) Greek yogurt
- 1Teaspoons (tsp)Vanilla Extract
- 100Grams (g) Unsalted butter
- 1CupAlmonds
- 2CupBlueberries
- 0.3Cupwater
- 1Tablespoons (tbsp)Starch
Steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a springform pan with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
. Rub the zest with sugar well to absorb all the citrus flavors.
- 4
Add ricotta and yogurt and mix thoroughly.
- 5
Add the eggs and vanilla, and whisk until well combined.
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients and fold gently, then fold in the melted butter.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and scatter almond flakes if using.
- 8
Bake for 50-60 minutes, then cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing and allowing to cool completely on a wire rack.
- 9
Serve with homemade blueberry sauce and fresh cream.
- 10
- 2 cups frozen (or fresh) blueberries - 1/3 cup water - 1/4 cup granulated sugar (white or coconut sugar works fine) - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries - 2 tbsp water - 2 tbsp sugar - A squeeze of lemon juice - 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in a little water
- 11
1. In a small saucepan, combine blueberries with sugar, water, and lemon juice. 2. Cook over medium-low heat until it starts boiling and the blueberries begin to burst. 3. Let it simmer for a few minutes. 4. Dissolve the cornstarch in water and add to the sauce, continuing to cook for a few more minutes until a thick sauce forms.
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