Ingredients
– 2 teaspoons melted butter for the baking pan
– 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
– 2 tablespoons honey
– 2 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest (from 1 large orange or 2 small)
– ยฝ cup almond flour (equivalent to 50 grams)
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ยฝ teaspoon salt
– 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
– 1 cup sugar
– 2 large eggs
– Powdered sugar for serving (quantity as needed)
Instructions
1-First: preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and brush the top, bottom, and sides of an 8-inch springform or tart pan with the 2 teaspoons of melted butter.
2-In a small bowl, whisk together the 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons honey, and 2 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest until combined.
3-Next, in another bowl, combine the ยฝ cup almond flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ยฝ teaspoon salt.
4-Using a mixer, beat the 8 tablespoons unsalted butter and 1 cup sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, then add the 2 large eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
5-Reduce the mixer speed and mix in the flour mixture until just combined.
6-Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan, then place tablespoon-sized dollops of the ricotta mixture evenly around the edges and center of the batter.
7-Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the cake is golden and the batter around the ricotta feels lightly firm.
8-Let it cool for 10 minutes, then release the sides of the pan and cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar for serving.
Last Step:
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๐ Ensure almond flour is measured accurately for the best texture.
๐ฝ๏ธ Use either an 8-inch tart pan with removable bottom or an 8-inch springform pan.
โ๏ธ Store refrigerated up to 2 days; freezing is not recommended due to ricotta texture changes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake, Italian
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 463
- Sugar: 46 g
- Sodium: 247 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
