Ingredients
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¾ cup white sugar
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½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 large lemon, zested and juiced
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2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
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4 large eggs, separated, divided
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2 cups blanched almond flour
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9 ounces ricotta cheese
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⅓ cup white sugar
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¼ cup sliced almonds, or to taste
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1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch springform pan and line with parchment paper.
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Bean 3/4 cup sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy, about 3 minutes. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla sugar; mix until well combined. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Fold in almond flour and ricotta cheese with a silicone spatula.
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Wash and dry the beaters. 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 almond-ricotta batter; pour into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
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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.
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Remove from the oven and let cake cool completely in the pan before transferring to a cake platter, about 1 hour. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 397 | Calories |
| 27g | Fat |
| 32g | Carbs |
| 11g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
| Calories 397 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 27g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 44% |
| Cholesterol 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium 62mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate 32g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
| Total Sugars 24g | |
| Protein 11g | 23% |
| Vitamin C 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium 96mg | 7% |
| Iron 1mg | 3% |
| Potassium 93mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
