This Ricotta and Apple Cake combines the creamy texture of ricotta cheese with the natural sweetness of apples to create a dessert that’s both comforting and satisfying. The simple yet elegant layering of apple slices on top adds a rustic charm, making this cake as beautiful as it is delicious.
Why You’ll Love This:
If you enjoy desserts that aren’t overly sweet and offer a perfect balance of fruit and cheese, this cake is for you. The ricotta provides a moist and tender crumb, while the apples add a slight tartness and a fruity freshness. It’s a delightful blend of flavors and textures that’s sure to please any palate.
Perfect Occasion:
This cake is ideal for afternoon tea, brunch, or as a sophisticated dessert at family gatherings. It’s also a wonderful choice for seasonal celebrations, especially in the fall when apples are at their peak.
Decoration Tips:
Once the cake is cooled and chilled, dust it with powdered sugar to enhance its visual appeal and add a light sweetness. Arrange thin apple slices or a few mint leaves on top before serving to elevate the presentation. These simple touches make the cake even more inviting.
Ingredients:
- 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- 4 eggs
- 300 grams of sugar (about 1 and a half cups)
- 1/2 cup of canola oil
- 1 cup of sour cream
- 500 grams of classic ricotta cheese (approximately 2 packages)
- 280 grams of flour (about 2 cups)
- 1 packet of baking powder
- Preheat the oven to 165 degrees Celsius (329 degrees Fahrenheit). Grease a 22 cm cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixer bowl fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the eggs and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy.
- Reduce the mixer speed and gradually add the canola oil, sour cream, ricotta cheese, flour, and baking powder. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Arrange the apple slices in concentric circles on top of the batter.
- Bake for about 60 minutes at 165 degrees Celsius, or until the cake is set and golden.
- Remove from the oven, allow to cool, then refrigerate for several hours until fully chilled.
- Before serving, dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!
Enjoy!
