Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 3 large eggs
– 1 cup ricotta cheese
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
– 1 ½ cups peeled and diced apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
– ¼ cup pure maple syrup (plus extra for drizzling)
Instructions
Follow these steps to create the amazing Maple Apple Ricotta Cake:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs. Add ricotta cheese, melted butter, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Mix until smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined; be careful not to over-mix.
5. Fold in Apples: Gently fold the diced apples into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
6. Transfer Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
7. Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Drizzle with Maple Syrup: Once cooled, drizzle additional maple syrup over the top for an extra touch of sweetness.
10. Slice and Serve: Slice the cake into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 6g