Almond Ricotta Cake Recipe
Almond paste, ricotta cake, caramelized almonds
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Caramelized Almonds
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a round 9-inch cake pan.
- 2
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond paste, ricotta cheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and well incorporated.
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Caramelized Almonds Preparation
- 7
Prepare Caramel
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, water, and butter. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- 8
Caramelize the Almonds
Add the slivered almonds to the saucepan and stir to coat them in the caramel mixture. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the almonds are golden brown and the caramel is thick (about 5-7 minutes).
- 9
Cool Caramelized Almonds
Remove from heat and spread the caramelized almonds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool completely.
