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Lemon Ricotta and Almond Cake

Posted on March 1, 2015 by cityhippyfarmgirl

If I’m lucky enough to get to 85 years old I’ll probably eat cake for breakfast.

Straight up. A big chunk of cake on my favourite plate and a extra large cup of chai on the side.

I was certainly encouraging for my grandmother to eat cake for breakfast on her birthday recently. Not just any cake but this one that I made for her. It’s got almonds, ricotta and low in sugar, with some careful thinking I would say this cake ticks quite a few boxes for a slight woman in her eighties and the first meal of the day.

It also happily ticked a few birthday cake boxes. The requirements were gluten free, low sugar, not chocolatey and not ‘eggy’. With the satisfying soft scent of lemon billowing done the hall, I’d say this simple cake was done and dusted, (and dusted with icing sugar that is.)

Lemon Almond and Ricotta Cake

150g softened butter

2/3 cup sugar

3 beaten eggs

zest of two lemons

200g almond meal

250g ricotta

icing sugar

Cream butter and sugar together. Add beaten eggs and zest of two lemons. Fold through almond meal and ricotta. Pour into a greased and lined springform pan. Bake at 180C for about 45-50 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

29 thoughts on “Lemon Ricotta and Almond Cake”

Rachel (Rachel's Kitchen NZ) on March 1, 2015 at 8:57 am said:

Oh, beautiful Brydie and happy birthday to Granny.

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on March 2, 2015 at 1:34 pm said:
  
  Thanks Rachel, she did have a good birthday 🙂
  
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Johanna GGG on March 1, 2015 at 10:07 am said:

lovely cake, lovely gift and I love how you managed to include flowers in the present – so pretty – am sure your grandmother love it

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on March 2, 2015 at 1:36 pm said:
  
  she did thanks Johanna. I do love adding flowers, actually I’m a bit addicted to it at the moment.
  
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Brig on March 1, 2015 at 1:23 pm said:

Yum!!!

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on March 2, 2015 at 1:40 pm said:
  
  Give it a crack Brig 🙂
  
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  - Brig on March 2, 2015 at 6:47 pm said:
    
    I think I might just do that … Thanks for sharing.
    
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Rose on March 1, 2015 at 6:04 pm said:

My 88 year old Mum loves an (occasional) lunch of a scone or a slice of cake. ” She also loves lemon and ricotta — thanks Brydie. 🙂

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on March 2, 2015 at 1:40 pm said:
  
  Excellent Rose. Well I hope you make it and I hope she likes it. Accompanying tea to go with it is compulsory!
  
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sam @ nourish on March 1, 2015 at 6:54 pm said:

I’d like some of this cake for breakfast. Or anytime for that matter. Lemon, ricotta, almonds…such a divine combination 🙂

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on March 2, 2015 at 1:42 pm said:
  
  Terrible cake is such a disappointment Sam…life is too short for terrible cake. (I’m a big fan of that combo as well…well obviously :-))
  
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sara on March 1, 2015 at 8:03 pm said:

I have been known to have cake as a meal on occasion…looks delicious Brydie!

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on March 2, 2015 at 1:42 pm said:
  
  All the cool cats have Sara 😉
  
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bear loves dove on March 1, 2015 at 9:03 pm said:

That’s a totally sound and healthy breakfast in my books! Looks delish!

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Jane @ Shady Baker on March 1, 2015 at 9:10 pm said:

Yum Brydie, delicious and wholesome as always. I love the flowers x

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Goldenpudding on March 1, 2015 at 10:42 pm said:

What a lovely cake and occasion! Can I just say Brydie how envious I am that you still have your grandmother, but it’s beautiful to see how much you love and appreciate her. I still remember as a teenager, when I already had no grandparents, feeling such amazement (and anger) at other kids who would complain about having to spend time with nana…

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on March 2, 2015 at 1:45 pm said:
  
  I’m incredibly lucky and I really know that. I’ve got three grandparents still with me. My kids getting to know their great grand parents is a pretty wonderful thing to be able to do. (Which is why I made her a cake, I really am celebrating her life. xx)
  
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narf77 on March 2, 2015 at 3:41 am said:

You could throw in a handful of raspberries or other soft fruit to this cake to customise it so that you could eat it every day without getting bored…SOLD! 🙂

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k00mclean on March 2, 2015 at 12:13 pm said:

Why wait?
I say cake for breakfast is a good idea, especially when it’s lemon, ricotta & almond.

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hotlyspiced on March 2, 2015 at 1:29 pm said:

I just saw a guy on TV who is celebrating his 108th birthday. He said the secret to longevity (sadly, it’s not eating cake), is to do daily push-ups! Not quite what you wanted to hear I’m sure. Beautiful cake that I think can be eaten at any age xx

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on March 2, 2015 at 1:43 pm said:
  
  Oh damn CL. Push ups eh? Right, I’m on it… Push ups and cake surely?
  
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coalvalleyview on March 2, 2015 at 1:49 pm said:

Looks delicious Brydie. So nice you got to spend her special day together and I bet she loved the cake, it certainly ticks all my boxes! x

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frugalfeeding on March 3, 2015 at 2:09 am said:

Excellent cake and beautifully decorated. I’d love a slice, the texture sounds like it must be fantastic.

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A Famished Foodie on March 4, 2015 at 11:26 am said:

This looks so good! Seems light yet flavorful- perfect breakfast cake, though I’d probably eat it any time.

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Joanna on March 9, 2015 at 3:33 am said:

Making this now! are you around? what size tin? looks delicious! xx

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Joanna on March 9, 2015 at 3:59 am said:

Have gone with a 9 inch diameter tin – will let you know how it comes out!

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on March 9, 2015 at 8:29 am said:
  
  Sorry Joanna! Yep, nine inch sounds about right. How did it turn out?
  
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  - Joanna on March 9, 2015 at 6:36 pm said:
    
    Delicious! Xx
    
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thisearthhorse on March 24, 2015 at 8:29 pm said:

I love the way you decorate your cakes with flowers! So beautiful! I look forward to being able to do that myself as my permaculture plans come to life 🙂 Plus lemon and ricotta cake is delicious 🙂 Thanks, Leah

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