Italian Love Cake
Italian Love Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert featuring almond flour, ricotta, and fragrant citrus zest, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add ricotta cheese, melted butter, lemon zest, orange zest, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix well until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the top with confectioners’ sugar before serving.
Notes
For an extra touch of romance, serve slices with fresh berries and a drizzle of honey or a light lemon glaze.
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