Italian Raspberry Jam Ricotta Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Spray a 9-inch cake pan with non-stick cooking spray then line it with a circle of parchment paper. Set aside.

  2. Place the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup. Cook on high power for 45-60 seconds or until just melted. Set aside to cool for at least 5 minutes while you start the crust/topping.

  3. Combine the all-purpose flour, almond flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium size bowl and stir with a fork to combine.

  4. Add the egg to the cooled melted butter and stir with the same fork to combine.

  5. Add the egg/butter mixture to the dry ingredients and stir with the fork until crumbs form and all of the flour mixture is incorporated.

  6. Transfer 1 cups of the crumb mixture to a separate bowl and set aside. Pour the remaining crumbs into the prepared pan and shake the pan gently to distribute the crumbs over the bottom of the pan evenly. Press the crumbs down with your fingers or a flat-bottom measuring cup to form the bottom crust. Set aside while you prepare the ricotta filling.

  7. Combine all filling ingredients in a medium size bowl. (I just wash the bowl I used for the dough.) Using a whisk, stir until smooth and all of the ingredients are well incorporated.

  8. Turn the mixture out onto the crust layer. Smooth to an even layer with an angled knife or the back of a spoon.

  9. Dollop the jam over the top of the ricotta mixture, spreading it out a bit but leaving some of the filling showing.

  10. Using your hand, sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the top, allowing some little areas of the jam to show.

  11. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown. The tart should be firm although it may wiggle a tiny bit in the center when gently shaken. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least an hour.

  12. If desired, flip the cake onto a clean plate then flip it one more time onto a platter or cake stand so that the crumb topping is facing up.

  13. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and/or a sprinkle of powdered sugar, if desired. ENJOY!

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🎂Cake

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions🎉Celebration🫖Tea Time

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 1h

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