Ricotta Cake

Directions

1. In a pan, sauté the apple slices with 1 tablespoon sugar and lemon juice until softened. Set aside to cool.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with the remaining sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add sunflower oil, ricotta cheese, sifted flour, baking powder, vanilla powder, and rum. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
4. Pour the batter into a greased or lined cake pan. Gently fold in the sautéed apples or arrange them on top.
5. Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool before slicing and serving.

Recipe Details

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8–10
Difficulty: Easy

Variations & Substitutions

• Fruit swap: use pears or peaches instead of apples.
• Flavor twist: add a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg to the apples while sautéing.
• Dairy-free: substitute ricotta with a plant-based cream cheese alternative.
• Gluten-free: use a gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.

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