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Ricotta Plum Cake

Source of Recipe

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Recipe Introduction

"Ricotta plum cake is an Italian-inspired coffee cake baked up with juicy plums and fluffy ricotta cheese in the batter. I adapted this recipe from my friend Jennifer's blog, Seasons & Suppers. This delicious cake is unusual in several ways. It doesn't require any oil or butter, and the only 'liquid' in the recipe comes from the eggs. Ricotta cheese enriches the batter, and the texture? It's like a cross between a pound cake and a cheesecake—what's not to love?"

Recipe Link: https://tinyurl.com/ricotta-plum-cake

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 6 ripe but firm plums (you might need more or less depending on size)
â—¦ 2 cups granulated sugar (plus extra for sprinkling on the top before baking)
â—¦ 3 large eggs
â—¦ 1 teaspoon almond extract
â—¦ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
â—¦ 1 cup full fat ricotta cheese
â—¦ ½ teaspoon baking powder
â—¦ ¼ teaspoon salt
â—¦ 2 cups all-purpose flour
â—¦ 1 to 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
â—¦ Confectioners' sugar for dusting (optional)


Recipe

Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly spray a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper. Slice your plums into thin slices. You'll need enough to cover the top of your cake.

Beat together the sugar, eggs, and extracts until light and smooth. Beat in the ricotta. Blend in the baking powder, salt, and flour, mixing just until well combined. Turn the batter into your prepared pan and top with the sliced plums. Sprinkle the almonds over the top of the plums. I like to sprinkle a little more granulated sugar over the almonds, which gives the top an extra crunch.

Bake for 70 to 80 minutes, or until just cooked through in the center. Use a toothpick to check for wet batter. As ovens and pans vary, your baking time may differ from mine. Check your cake on the early side. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then run a thin spreading knife around the edges to loosen them. Remove the outer ring. If you want to dust the cake with powdered sugar, wait until it has cooled.

Makes 12 servings