Ricotta Berry Cake

Ricotta Berry Cake

Ricotta and almond flour combine to give this cake a cheesecake-like texture. Try it with other fresh fruit if you like!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Yield:
1 9-inch cake
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese, at room temperature
  • ½ cup whole milk, at room temperature
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1 ½ tablespoons turbinado sugar (Optional)

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a deep 9-inch pie plate.

Step 2
Whisk all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.

Step 3
Whisk ricotta cheese and milk together in a small bowl until smooth.

Step 4
Beat butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Add sugar and beat until very light, about 3 minutes. Add vanilla and almond extracts; beat until blended. Scrape down sides with a spatula. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 5
Alternate adding flour mixture and ricotta mixture to the batter, beating briefly between additions. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.

Step 6
Pour batter into the prepared baking dish. Smooth the top with the spatula. Sprinkle strawberries and blueberries over the top. Press very gently into the batter. Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top.

Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 70 minutes. Cover with foil when top starts to brown. Cool completely on a rack before slicing.

Cook’s Note:

The batter will fit well in a larger baking dish, but avoid using a smaller one. If you don't have a deep pie plate, try splitting the batter between 2 shallower pans. Reduce baking time if baking in a larger or shallower pan.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

300
Calories
16g
Fat
33g
Carbs
8g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 300
% Daily Value *
Total Fat16g 20%
Saturated Fat8g 39%
Cholesterol70mg 23%
Sodium264mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate33g 12%
Dietary Fiber2g 7%
Total Sugars15g
Protein8g
Vitamin C10mg 51%
Calcium146mg 11%
Iron1mg 8%
Potassium123mg 3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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