Easy One-Bowl Orange Almond Ricotta Cake with Zesty Delight
A moist and flavorful one-bowl cake featuring vibrant orange and almond flavors, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 2 medium Fresh oranges (zest and juice)
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 cup Sliced almonds
- Powdered sugar (for dusting after cooling)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients to ensure a smooth baking process.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Combine the ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, eggs, orange juice, and the zest of one orange in a mixing bowl.
- Add the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, folding until no dry spots remain.
- Fold in the sliced almonds for added crunch.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 35-40 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar once fully cooled and slice to enjoy.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. This cake can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg