Sunday, March 29, 2015

Ricotta Almond Cake

Our Nonna was the best Italian cook in the whole wide world - maybe it was because she was born in Italy and lived there until she got married.   Nonna baked many Italian desserts that mom makes because she insists on carrying on holiday traditions.
One dessert that mom has never had (because Nonna never made it) is Ricotta Almond Cake. It's made at Easter.   A site on facebook posted a "Cooking with Nonna" link and mom read the recipe and immediately started to drool.

It's 1 pound of ricotta and 1/2 pound of almond paste, 4 eggs, 3/4 cup sugar and the juice of 1/2 an orange.  That's it - so simple!

Mix ingredients well and pour into a well-buttered  8" X 8" pan.  Bake at 400 degrees for approx 1 hour until it's a beautiful golden color.  Test with toothpick.

 We didn't get to lick the beaters because very little batter was on them but we did get a taste of ricotta off the spoon. 
 More please!
We wish we could ask Nonna why she never made this cake before.  We can only guess that she had her favorites at Easter and didn't need another cake to bake.

This cake is soooooooo simple.  It doesn't even have a crust so it's healthier for you, right?!
And the taste - yummmmmmmmmm.  If you like marzipan and that intense almond taste, this cake is for you.   It's wonderfully flavorful and rich and delicious!   We will definitely be making this again and again!

We had snow showers all day yesterday!  What happened to spring?!


Love ya lots♥
Mitch and Molly
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27 comments:

  1. bichonpawzMarch 29, 2015 at 5:35:00 AM EDT

    Mama said she will HAVE to try this recipe!! It sounds so good!! We personally love the ricotta cheese like you two.

    Happy Sunday! Let's hope it begins to warm up sometime soon...
    xo Chloe and LadyBug

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  2. UnknownMarch 29, 2015 at 5:43:00 AM EDT

    The cake sounds fabulous and really love your snow pix. Have a serene and easy Sunday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  3. GusMarch 29, 2015 at 7:58:00 AM EDT

    I think we need to get the muzzer to try this recipe! And we might put sliced almonds on the bottom before we put the cakey stuff on top. That way it would have some crunch! And we like crunch. We are sure glad your Mom found this recipe!

    Gus N Teka

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  4. GusMarch 29, 2015 at 7:59:00 AM EDT

    MMMMM...we think some chocolate shavings on the top!

    Stop us NOW!

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  5. UnknownMarch 29, 2015 at 8:25:00 AM EDT

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  6. UnknownMarch 29, 2015 at 8:26:00 AM EDT

    Delicious looking! Can we have some? :-P

    Lots of Woofs from Earl, Ethel and I at Earl's World!

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  7. ScooterMarch 29, 2015 at 9:56:00 AM EDT

    and...what time do you want me over?? Looks yummy and we have that ole darn snow to!!

    Wags
    Oreo

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  8. Frankie Furter and ErnieMarch 29, 2015 at 11:40:00 AM EDT

    WE are heading in... Right behind OREO... That cake looks and sounds ASTOUNDING.

    BUTT we don't care much fur the SNOW stuffs... just sayin'.

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  9. Frankie Furter and ErnieMarch 29, 2015 at 11:40:00 AM EDT

    WE are heading in... Right behind OREO... That cake looks and sounds ASTOUNDING.

    BUTT we don't care much fur the SNOW stuffs... just sayin'.

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  10. AnonymousMarch 29, 2015 at 12:17:00 PM EDT

    Noa you got Mom all wound up over this cake....maybe, just maybe we will get some.......Oh Barharhar more snow, hopes it's gone by easter egg hunt time!

    The Mad Scots

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  11. SueMarch 29, 2015 at 1:16:00 PM EDT

    We bet your house smells like almonds. We all love that smell. That sounds like a cake we could all share.

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  12. Bella Roxy & MacduiMarch 29, 2015 at 3:56:00 PM EDT

    A white Easter...BOL! SHE is going to make that cake. That's the kind SHE loves.....and dead easy....you got HER there.

    Well, cut yourselves some slices of cake and curl up in front of the fire....

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  13. Kinley WestieMarch 29, 2015 at 6:21:00 PM EDT

    Dat sounds delishus!

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  14. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥March 29, 2015 at 8:28:00 PM EDT

    Yummm - sounds like a very tasty cake.

    And you know, we think that snow makes those trees and flowers even prettier than ever:)

    Woos - Phantom, Ciara, and Lightning

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  15. Millie and WalterMarch 29, 2015 at 9:28:00 PM EDT

    That cake looks delish! Our witch hazel has just started blooming too.

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  16. Studio at the FarmMarch 29, 2015 at 9:40:00 PM EDT

    Nonna's cake sounds scrumptious!!! You are two lucky dogs to have that yummy food around.
    Thank you for your compliment on the horse and farrier painting. I think it looks a lot better this way, too :)
    Kathryn xx

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  17. SullyMarch 29, 2015 at 9:56:00 PM EDT

    Sounds delish. I can't believe y'all are still getting that white stuff.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  18. OjoMarch 29, 2015 at 10:50:00 PM EDT

    Hi hi hi! Ojo here! I would like some please! I would also like some of your snow. Maybe I can come live at your house for a bit? It seems like Good Stuff happens there!

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  19. Dougall-the-ScottieMarch 29, 2015 at 11:02:00 PM EDT

    Yummers!

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  20. Tweedles -- that's meMarch 30, 2015 at 12:52:00 AM EDT

    It sounds like a wonderfully yummy cake!!! Oh gosh,, wish we had a bite!
    The photos are so beautiful,, like a painting!!
    love
    tweedles

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  21. parlanceMarch 30, 2015 at 6:20:00 AM EDT

    I love ricotta and I adore almond, and orange is one of my favourite flavours - but I'm wondering about the texture. Is it a bit like a flourless orange cake?

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  22. The Daily Pip March 30, 2015 at 3:26:00 PM EDT

    Sounds amazing!!!!

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  23. Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3March 30, 2015 at 4:03:00 PM EDT

    We have to try that cake. Hope your snow melts quickly

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  24. The Army of FourMarch 30, 2015 at 5:52:00 PM EDT

    The only thing that sounds better than your cake right now is your SNOW!!!!!!!

    No. Just kidding. The cake sounds way better!!!
    Cammie!

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  25. Sweet William The ScotMarch 30, 2015 at 10:24:00 PM EDT

    We love to make the little marzipan designed fruits at the holiday to decorate with.
    Thanks for being a friend
    Sweet William The Scot

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  26. Ziggy StardustMarch 30, 2015 at 11:50:00 PM EDT

    All I can say is yumsicles!!



    Loveys Sasha

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  27. BocciApril 2, 2015 at 10:35:00 AM EDT

    Parental Unit is half Italian and her Nonna didn't make that cake either, but it looks and sounds delicious!

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