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flourless ricotta lemon almond cake slice gluten free dessert

Flourless Ricotta Lemon Almond Cake Slice: A Comforting Delight

  • Author: [email protected]
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A light and moist flourless cake made with ricotta, lemon, and almonds.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  3. In a bowl, mix ricotta, sugar, and eggs until smooth.
  4. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  5. Stir in almond flour and baking powder until combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let it cool before removing from the pan.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
  • Best served chilled or at room temperature.
  • Can be topped with berries for added flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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