Heaven Ricotta Limoncello and Almond Cake

When it comes to cakes, no one in the world can compete with the cakes that we make at home. Can you imagine how a cake with the rich flavor of ricotta cheese, lemon taste and nuts will nourish your body and soul? The tart essence of fresh ricotta in a delicious dessert that is paired with limoncello liqueur and the nuttiness of the almonds add more flavors to it.

When you take a bite of it, you’ll notice the soft cake enriched with the lemon flavor and creamy texture of the ricotta cream. As it is topped with roasted almonds, it tastes nothing short of meditation.

CONTENT OF RECIPE

Ingredients / Ingredienti	Almond Flour (1 1/2 cup) All-purpose Flour (3/4 cup) Ricotta Cheese (1 cup) Eggs (3 No) Sugar (¾) Butter (7 tbsp) Lemon Peel (1 No) Limoncello (2 tbsp) Baking Powder (tbsp) Chopped Almonds (1/2 cup) Salt (Pinch)
Baking Time / Tempo di cottura	40 Minutes
Baking Temperature / Temperatura di cottura	350°F ~ 176°C
Utensils / Utensili	Bowl Hand Mixer \ Electric Mixture Spoon \ Fork Baking Pan Toothpick Serving Plate
Baking Method / Metodo di cottura	Oven (Forno)

METHOD

Step 1: We will melt the butter and let it cool.

Step 2: Then in a bowl we will mix all the dry ingredients such as flour, almond flour, baking powder and grated lemon peel.

Step 3: Then in another bowl, we can take any mixer (hand or electric) and use it to mix the eggs and sugar with a pinch of salt.

Step 4: When you see that the mixture has become light and fluffy then reduce the speed of the electric mixer.

Step 5: Add ricotta to the mixture, after softening it with a spoon or fork.

Step 6: And then add the limoncello and butter in it. Mix them well together.

Step 7: Now, add the mixture of dry ingredients and mix it well.

Step 8: Then grease a baking pan and dust it with flour and pour the mixture gently into it.

Step 9: Now garnish almonds on top.

Step 10: Now bake them in a preheated static oven at 350 F for 40 minutes.

Step 11: When you see that your cake has started to turn light brown and the almonds have also started to brown, then you should know that your cake is ready.

Step 12: Always do the toothpick tests to check whether the cake is completely cooked or not.

Step 13: Now take it out, put aside and let it cool. The purpose of cooling it before serving is that as it cools, it doesn’t break down and retains its texture.

Step 14: Now your Heaven ricotta limoncello and almond Cake is ready, cut it and enjoy.

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TIP

You can also serve it with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream as both taste delicious together.

CONCLUSIONS

In this world where there are many ordinary cakes, ricotta limoncello and almond Cake is a masterpiece in cooking, its flavor and texture add a lot of enjoyment.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is limoncello cake made of?

Limoncello cake consists of: almond flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, eggs, butter, peel of lemon, limoncello, baking powder, chopped almonds, and salt.

What is lemon ricotta cake made of?

Lemon ricotta cake is made with flour, baking soda, salt, butter, sugar, vanilla, eggs, ricotta, and lemon juice, etc.

Is limoncello very alcoholic?

Yes, limoncello is alcoholic because most limoncello is packed with 28 to 32 percent alcohol by volume.

Why is it called limoncello?

The word limoncello is affectionately derived from the word lemon, and some believe it is derived from the small lemon type lime.

What makes ricotta ricotta?

When we make cheese, after this process, a white substance is left, from which ricotta is made.