Raspberry and Almond Ricotta Cake with an Elderflower Drizzle
This 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!
Equipment
- 1 20cm Round Cake tin
- 1 Round cake tin liner We use parchment paper round cake liners
- 1 Electric Whisk
- 1 Measuring Scales
- 1 Zester
- 2 Bowls
- 1 Measuring Jug
- Usual Kitchen Utesnils
Ingredients
- 250 g Raspberries Wash before use
- 200 g Castor Sugar
- 175 g Plain Flour
- 100 g Ground Almonds
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 3 Eggs
- 250 g Ricotta Cheese
- 1 tsp Vanilla Essence
- 1 Lemon (zest)
- 2 floz Milk Whole or Semi Skimmed works well
- 4 tbsp Homemade Elderflower Cordial Shop bought Cordial works well too!100
Ingredients for Homemade Elderflower Drizzle
- 100 g Icing Sugar
- 4-6 tbsp Homemade Elderflower Cordial
Instructions
- To start, preheat the oven to 170 c and use a cake liner or margarine to line a round cake tin.
- Next, combine the sugar, ground almonds, flour, baking powder and salt together in a mixing bowl.
- 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.
- Add the combined dry ingredients to this, and fold together gently with a spoon.
- Next fold in the milk, until combined.
- Pour half of the mixture into the lined cake tin, and then spread half of the raspberries on top.
- Then pour the remaining mixture on top and scatter the remaining raspberries evenly over the mixture.
- 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.
Homemade Elderflower Drizzle
- 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!
- Once the Cake is cool, drizzle the Elderflower Glaze over the cake with a spoon, and serve! Enjoy!
Notes
Storage: This Raspberry and Almond Ricotta Cake is kept refrigerated. Ensure to cover and keep for up to 4 days (If you manage to not eat it all by then!).
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!