Apple Ricotta Cake

Well, are you ready to taste how good the wonderful combination of flavors is? If so, you’ll absolutely adore this apple ricotta cake, but if you’ve been longing for a delicious apple cake, then this is definitely the one to try. 

The outstanding feature in this delicious treat is the balance of sweet, tasty apples and soft, creamy ricotta cheese that makes this cake quite light and yummy. This recipe therefore guarantees your family and friends a delicious apple ricotta cake recipe to quench their thirst any time they are gathering at home. 

I guarantee it would be one to accompany your recipe due to its softness and tasty texture. And so we left the delicious world of apple and ricotta recipes and embarked on a brief journey to realize how this wonderful dish can be made!

Ingredients of Apple Ricotta Cake

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of ricotta cheese
• 2  tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 2 cups of peeled and chopped apples and 2 medium apples.
• Zest of 1 lemon

For the topping:

• 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, for dusting.
• Cinnamon.

Equipment

Before you get started, make sure you have the following equipment ready:

• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer or whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Spatula
• Cake pan
• Parchment paper
• Cooling rack

Making Process

So, now that you have everything that you need, let’s put into practice what we have learned. Follow these simple steps to create your apple cake recipe:

Step:1- First of all, you should decide on the temperature of your oven; preheat it for 350 Fahrenheit or 175 Celsius. Prepare the cake pan by greasing it and preparing the base of it with parchment paper, just in case you’d need to remove it easily when done.

Step:2- To the bowl flour, add sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix all the dry ingredients together.

Step:3- In another bowl, gently cream the ricotta cheese and butter. You can do this with an electric mixer, using a whisk or even by hand.Mix into the ricotta mixture the eggs and the vanilla extract until completely blended.

Step:4- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined. Add apple and lemon zest. Be careful not to overmix!

Step:5- Transfer this batter to the already prepared cake pan and top with apples evenly. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step:6- It should be removed from the oven immediately and left to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes. Place on a cooling rack to cool completely, then place on a plate and serve.

Storage Tips

Container: For best taste and quality, always store your cake in an airtight container in a room temperature for up to 1 day. 

Refrigerator: In case you would like it to last longer, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 26g
• Cholesterol: 80mg
• Calcium: 140mg
• Protein: 7g
• Fiber: 4g
• Fat: 1g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
• Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
• Sodium: 300mg
• Sugars: 10g
• Iron: 2mg

FAQ

Q: Is it alright to replace other fruits for this recipe?

A: Absolutely! It is possible to use pears or peaches if you want to experiment with tastes.

Q: Is it possible to prepare this cake in advance?

A: Definitely! It is rather advisable to prepare this cake and serve it the following day because the taste gets even better.

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, the apple ricotta cake is a scrumptious dessert that incorporates two versatile fruit products into a cake: The apples and the ricotta cheese. It is easy to prepare but packs a big punch with the right combination of meat and vegetables that go into it. 

This apple and ricotta cake is definitely a delicious treat when you’re eating at home or have some special occasion going on. Therefore, grab your ingredients and prepare the oven so that you can taste basically every bit of this amazing treat. Happy baking!