Homemade Raspberry and Almond Ricotta Cake with Elderflower Drizzle

This Homemade Raspberry and Almond Ricotta Cake with an Elderflower drizzle must be one of the tastiest treats for afternoon tea! The Ricotta Cheese produces a moist, rich texture, complemented by the sweetness of whole fresh luscious raspberries scattered through the cake! To complement this, a little zest of lemon and a drizzle of homemade Elderflower Cordial Glaze perfect the cake with a wonderful tang!

The cake is wonderfully scrumptious served hot or cold and is sure to delight all the family! Packed full of protein with the ground almonds and ricotta cheese, and with fresh fruit, there is no reason not to give this recipe a go!

What is Ricotta Cheese?

Ricotta Cheese is an Italian curd cheese made from milk whey. The name ‘Ricotta’ originates from the word recooked in Italian, with it being produced from reheating milk whey left over from producing other cheeses. The texture of Ricotta Cheese is thick and grainy, with a subtle and delicate taste. It is widely used in savoury dishes such as Spinach and Ricotta pie, but also tastes great in deserts and cakes!

The Ricotta Cheese in this cake, provides a thick, smooth texture with a gentle taste. It tastes less sweet than some other cakes and holds wonderfully when sliced.

Storage:

This Homemade Raspberry and Almond Ricotta Cake with Elderflower Drizzle is kept refrigerated. Ensure to cover and keep for up to 4 days (If you manage to not eat it all by then!).

Preparation and Cook time:

Allow approximately 45 minutes to prepare the cake. The Cook time is 45-50 minutes.

Equipment:

To make the Raspberry and Almond Ricotta cake, you will need a 20cm round cake tin ,Round cake tin baking parchment liners, measuring scales, a zester, two bowls, an electric whisk, measuring jug and usual kitchen utensils.

Ingredients:

• 250g Raspberries
• 200g Caster Sugar
• 175g Plain Flour
• 100g Ground Almonds
• 2 tsp Baking Powder
• 3 Eggs
• 250g Ricotta Cheese
• 1 tsp Vanilla essence
• 1 Lemon – Zest
• 4 Tbsp Homemade Elderflower Cordial – Homemade is fun to make, especially with the little ones! However, shop bought Elderflower Cordial works well too!
• 2 FL oz Milk (we used whole milk but semi skimmed works well too!)

For the Elderflower Cordial Glaze:

• 100g Icing Sugar
• 4-6 tbsp of Elderflower Cordial

Recipe:

1. To start Preheat the oven to 170 c and use a cake liner or margarine to line a round cake tin.
2. Next, combine the sugar, ground almonds, flour, baking powder and salt together in a mixing bowl.
3. Then in a separate large mixing bowl, use an electric whisk to whisk together the eggs, ricotta, vanilla essence, lemon zest and Elderflower Cordial until fluffy and soft.
4. Add the combined dry ingredients to this, and fold together gently with a spoon.
5. Next fold in the milk, until combined.
6. Pour half of the mixture into the lined cake tin, and then spread half of the raspberries on top.
7. Then pour the remaining mixture on top and scatter the remaining raspberries evenly over the mixture.
8. Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes or until the cake is risen, golden in colour, and a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean. Leave to cool.

To make the Elderflower Cordial Glaze:

1. Whisk together 4-6 tbsp of Elderflower Cordial with the icing sugar until smooth. Quantities of Elderflower Cordial can be adjusted based on taste and texture preferences!
2. Once the Cake is cool, drizzle the Elderflower Glaze over the cake with a spoon, and serve! Enjoy!

This cake is the perfect treat for the whole family!

Our Family Serves:

If you fancy topping off the cake with some tasty accompaniments, then here are a few of our families’ favourites:

• Fruit Sauce- Homemade Berry Sauce works wonderfully with this cake! Of course it keeps the fruit theme, and is full of delightful flavour!
• Greek Style Yoghurt– A favourite in our house, as it goes with pretty much everything, is great for little ones and is a healthier option than cream!

Frequently Asked Questions

This cake is perfect for any occasion, it tastes wonderful, is packed full of fruity goodness, and holds together perfectly! A recipe loved by the whole family!