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Orange Ricotta Tart

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๐ŸŠ Enjoy the bright and zesty citrus flavor paired with creamy ricotta in this moist Italian cake.
๐Ÿฐ This Italian Orange Ricotta Cake offers a delightful texture and beautiful balance perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

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.

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Notes

๐Ÿ‹ Ensure almond flour is measured accurately for the best texture.
๐Ÿฝ๏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.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • 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