Apple Ricotta Cake: Step-By-Step Recipe
Our Apple Ricotta Cake is perfect for dessert, snacking and even breakfast! Our recipe is simple but delicious and promises to leave you dreaming of another slice!
Ingredients
- 3 Apples Medium-sized
- 3 cups Cornmeal
- 1 lb Whole Milk Cottage Cheese
- 1 tbsp Cane Sugar
- 14 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 3 Separated Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- ¾ tsp Baking Powder
- 1 cup Sugar
- ¼ tsp Salt
Instructions
Get the microwave ready and take the skillet:
- Set the microwave to 400°F (200°C). Grease a square cake pan (8x8 inch) with butter and line the bottom with baking paper.
Cook the apples:
- Using a sharp knife, remove the core from the apples and slice them into thick rounds. Heat the frypan on a normal heat with 3 tablespoons of butter. Once the butter starts to sizzle, put on the slices of apples. Cook until they turn golden brown, occasionally flipping them. After that, combine the cane sugar and Stir the apples in the sugar mixture until coated. Transfer the cooked apples to a bowl to cool.
Combine the dry ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, mix together the salt, baking powder and cornmeal.
Combine the wet ingredients with sugar:
- Using a food processor, combine the butter and sugar until well blended. Add the egg yolks one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Then, add the ricotta cheese and continue mixing for approximately 3 more minutes.
Mix the wet and dry ingredients:
- Fold the cornmeal mixture into the wet ingredients until well combined.
Beat the egg whites:
- Clean and dry the mixing cup. Whisk the egg whites until they start to froth up. Gradually add the last cup of sugar while continuing to beat at normal-high speed. Beat till soft peaks form.
Complete the batter:
- Combine a quarter of the beaten egg whites with the cornmeal mixture and stir to loosen it. After that, combine the leftover egg whites and fold them until fully incorporated.
Assemble and bake:
- Pour the batter into the pan, ensuring it spreads to the edges. Bake for approximately half an hour, or until the middle is set and the borders are golden brown.
Serve the Ricotta Cake:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack. Once cooled, slice and serve the delicious ricotta cake. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh apples: Fresh apples are essential to get the best flavour and texture for the cake. Choose apples that are firm and free from bruises or blemishes.
- Grate the apples before mixing: Grating the apples before mixing them into the cake batter will prevent them from turning brown. It helps keep their freshness and flavour.
- Drain the ricotta cheese: It is important to drain the cheese before using it in the cake batter. Excess moisture in the cheese can make the cake too wet and dense.
- Beat the eggs and sugar until pale: Beating the eggs and sugar together until they are pale and fluffy will help incorporate air into the batter. It results in a lighter and fluffier cake.
- Fold in the dry ingredients: Over-mixing the cake batter can make the cake tough and dense. Therefore, it is important to fold in the dry ingredients using a spatula.
- Do not overbake the cake: Overbaking the cake can result in a dry and tough texture. Therefore, it is important to check the cake during baking. And remove it from the oven as soon as a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before slicing: Letting the cake cool on a cooling rack before slicing will help the cake to set. It prevents it from falling apart.
- Serve the cake with a dollop of whipped cream: A dollop of whipped cream can be served with the Cake. Above all, This is to add a creamy and decadent element to the dessert.