Best 6 Almond Ricotta Pound Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Almond Ricotta Pound Cake, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its moist, tender crumb and irresistible almond-ricotta filling. This exceptional cake is a harmonious blend of classic baking techniques and innovative flavor combinations, resulting in a dessert that will leave you craving more. Embark on a delightful journey as we unveil the secrets behind this extraordinary creation, including a moist almond cake batter, a creamy and tangy ricotta filling, and an elegant glaze that adds a touch of sophistication. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you effortlessly through the baking process, ensuring a perfect outcome every time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to be amazed by the sheer deliciousness of our Almond Ricotta Pound Cake.

In addition to the main recipe, this comprehensive article also offers a tempting array of variations to suit every palate. Craving a gluten-free option? We've got you covered with our Almond Flour Ricotta Pound Cake, a delectable treat that caters to those with dietary restrictions without compromising on taste. For those who prefer a burst of citrusy freshness, our Lemon Almond Ricotta Pound Cake is a delightful choice, featuring a vibrant lemon glaze that adds a zesty twist. And if you're a chocolate lover, our Chocolate Almond Ricotta Pound Cake is an absolute must-try, combining the rich decadence of chocolate with the delicate flavors of almond and ricotta. With so many enticing variations to choose from, you'll have a hard time deciding which one to try first.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ALMOND RICOTTA CAKE



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This Almond Ricotta Cake recipe is a traditional Italian dessert that's great served with a espresso, tea, or coffee.

Provided by Angela Allison

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h2m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened ((one stick))
1 ½ cups sugar
1 15 ounce container whole milk ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
½ cup almonds, finely chopped
¼ cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and position baking rack in the middle of the oven. Use 1 tablespoon of butter to grease a 9-inch standard springform pan. Add in one tablespoon of powdered sugar and move around pound, shaking out excess when coated. Set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl with handheld mixer or stand up mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream together the stick of softened butter, sugar, and ricotta cheese until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add in the eggs and almond extract and cream together for another minute. Pour in the flour mixture and mix until combined. Fold in the finely chopped almonds.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan. Bake on center rack for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for at least 10 minutes before releasing springform and cooling on wire baking rack completely.
  • For the topping, sprinkle sliced almonds on top of cooled cake. Place the powdered sugar in a fine mesh sieve to shake on top of cake just until cake is just covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

RICOTTA POUND CAKE



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Adapted from, a recipe from Dolce Italiano. Flavor is best the next day. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if you like. I like pound cake with strawberries and whipped cream.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups cake flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups fresh whole milk ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 350°F (177°C).
  • Place oven rack in the center position.
  • Grease and flour a 9-inch loaf pan.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a mixing bowl.
  • In a large stand mixer bowl, cream together the butter, ricotta, and sugar, then adding eggs, one at a time, allowing each to incorporate before adding the next. Add vanilla.
  • Set mixer speed to low, and gradually add the dry ingredients. Once added, allow the batter to mix for 30 seconds or so.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the batter.
  • Bake the cake on the center rack for 15 minutes, then lower heat to 325°F (160°C) and bake about 25-60 minutes more, or until cake springs back from touch and has slightly pulled away from pan sides, and a toothpick comes out clean (baking time is approximate: the amount of water in the ricotta determines the baking time in the end).
  • Cool the cake inside the loaf pan for 15 minutes before removing. Allow the cake to finish cooling outside the pan from then on.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4012.2, Fat 202, SaturatedFat 123, Cholesterol 1112.2, Sodium 3201.4, Carbohydrate 476.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 302.8, Protein 78.7

ALMOND RICOTTA POUND CAKE



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Make and share this Almond Ricotta Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marielle86

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup cream cheese
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 9x5 loaf pan.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  • Add in the butter and mix with a hand mixer.
  • Mix in the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, and eggs.
  • Mix in the lemon juice, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  • Pour batter in the loaf pan. Bake for around 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.8, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 98.1, Sodium 352.9, Carbohydrate 38.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 25.6, Protein 6.2

ALMOND RICOTTA CAKE



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Perfect for Easter, this Italian almond ricotta cake is made with almond flour and ricotta and is naturally gluten free.

Provided by Chantal

Categories     Holidays and Events Recipes     Easter     Desserts

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
1 large lemon, zested and juiced
4 large eggs, divided
2 cups blanched almond flour
9 ounces ricotta cheese
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup sliced almonds, or to taste
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch springform pan and line with parchment paper.
  • Combine butter and 3/4 cup sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy, about 3 minutes. Add vanilla sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until well combined. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Fold in almond flour and ricotta cheese with a silicone spatula.
  • Wash and dry the beaters and beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Gradually add 1/3 cup sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Fold stiff egg whites into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
  • Bake on the center rake of the preheated oven until edges of the cake are lightly browned, about 50 minutes. Cake will still be a little wobbly in the middle.
  • Remove from the oven and let the cake to cool completely in the pan before transferring to a cake platter, about 1 hour. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 106.7 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 61.5 mg, Sugar 23.5 g

ALMOND CAKE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup fine yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup almond paste, cut into half-inch pieces
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 eggs
4 egg yolks
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with vegetable spray. An alternative is to butter and flour the cake pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, cake flour and baking powder and set aside.
  • Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and almond paste on high speed until smooth, about 5 minutes. Reduce speed to low and slowly add confectioners' sugar. Mix until thoroughly combined and light and fluffy. Raise speed to high and add the vanilla extract, whole eggs and egg yolks, 1 at a time. Mix until well combined. Reduce speed to medium and add the sour cream and dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. Bake in the lower third of the oven for 35 minutes, or until the cake is golden and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool. Remove from pan and dust with confectioners' sugar.

ONE-BOWL RICOTTA OLIVE OIL POUND CAKE



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This easy one-bowl cake recipe from Melissa Clark makes a gorgeous golden-topped cake with a moist crumb that's deeply imbued with orange zest and olive oil.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Unsalted butter, shortening, or nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
1½ cups (300 grams) sugar, plus more for the pan if using a Bundt pan
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup (250 grams) whole-milk ricotta cheese, at room temperature
½ cup (123 grams) sour cream or plain whole-milk yogurt, at room temperature
¾ cup (97 grams) extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
2½ tsp. (10 grams) baking powder
1 tsp. (5 grams) fine sea salt
1 tsp. finely grated orange or lemon zest
1½ cups (192 grams) all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350ºF. Lightly grease a 9×5" loaf pan or a 10-12-cup Bundt pan (or spray with nonstick cooking spray). If using a loaf pan, line it with parchment paper, leaving about 2" of excess on each side to help you lift the cake out of the pan. If using a Bundt, sprinkle the inside of the pan with sugar, including the center cone.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, ricotta, and sour cream until combined. Add the oil and vanilla and mix until well blended. Whisk in the sugar, baking powder, salt, and zest until well combined. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the flour until just incorporated.
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with the spatula. Bake until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50-65 minutes for the loaf pan, 40-55 minutes for the Bundt, rotating the pan halfway through baking.
  • Transfer to a wire rack and let the cake cool in the pan for at least 1 hour before unmolding and slicing.

Tips:

  • Use room-temperature ingredients. This will help the cake batter come together more smoothly and evenly.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cake.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time. A toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean when the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This almond ricotta pound cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a tender crumb and a delicate almond flavor. The ricotta cheese adds a creamy richness to the cake, while the streusel topping adds a crunchy texture and a sweet finish. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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