Moist and Flavorful Maple Apple Ricotta Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2
medium apples)
For the Maple Glaze:
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1-2 tablespoons milk (as needed)
For Garnish:
• Chopped pecans (optional)
• Extra diced apples (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F
(175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake
pan.
2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium
bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour,
baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground
cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Set aside.
3. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large
mixing bowl, beat the softened butter,
granulated sugar, and maple syrup together
until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time
, beating well after each addition. Mix in the
vanilla extract.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually
add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture,
alternating with the ricotta cheese, beginning
and ending with the dry ingredients. Fold in the
diced apples until just combined.
5. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the
prepared cake pan and spread it evenly. Bake in
the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a
toothpick inserted into the center comes out
clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10
minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool
completely.
6. Prepare the Maple Glaze: In a small bowl,
whisk together the powdered sugar, maple
syrup, and milk until smooth and pourable.
Adjust the consistency with additional milk if
needed.
7. Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is completely
cooled, drizzle the maple glaze over the top.
Garnish with chopped pecans and extra diced
apples if desired.
8. Serve: Slice and serve the cake. Enjoy!
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 45
minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Kcal: 300 kcal per serving | Servings:
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