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Easy Raspberry Ricotta Cake with Almonds – Moist & Tender Family Dessert

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Moist and tender Raspberry Ricotta Cake with Almonds, featuring creamy ricotta, tart raspberries, and a crunchy almond topping. Perfect served warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled (1/2 cup)
  • 1 heaping cup frozen raspberries, divided
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • Cooking spray
  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper and spray lightly.
  2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, ricotta, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
  5. Fold in melted butter and three-quarters of raspberries, being careful to keep berries whole.
  6. Pour batter into pan, spread evenly. Top with remaining raspberries and sliced almonds.
  7. Bake 50 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool 20 minutes in pan, then unmold. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • Fresh raspberries can replace frozen (6 oz ≈ 1 1/2 cups).
  • Can be baked up to 2 days in advance; store wrapped at room temperature.
  • Freezer friendly for up to 2 months; thaw before serving.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American