Step-by-step method

At a glance

First, the plums are left to marinate briefly while a delicate ricotta batter with orange zest and almonds comes together, then lightened with whipped egg whites. The batter is poured into the tin, topped with the plums, sprinkled with almonds and baked until golden, with the center staying nicely moist and holding its shape beautifully once cooled.

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Marinating the plums

Pit and halve the plums and place them in a bowl. Add vanilla sugar and brandy for extra flavor and aroma. Stir and set aside to rest while you prepare the batter.

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6 piece
Plums

1 teaspoon
Vanilla Sugar

1 tablespoon
Brandy
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Ricotta base

Put the ricotta in a bowl, then add cane sugar, vanilla sugar and freshly grated orange zest. Using the paddle attachment (flat beater), mix everything together well.

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250 gram
Ricotta

200 gram
Light Cane Sugar

1 teaspoon
Vanilla Sugar

1 piece
Orange
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Adding the wet ingredients

Gradually mix the egg yolks (set the whites aside for whipping) and the cooled melted butter into the ricotta mixture. Mix well each time so everything comes together into a smooth batter.

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3 piece
Egg Yolk

130 gram
Unsalted Butter

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Combining the dry ingredients

In a separate bowl, mix the plain flour, ground almonds, baking powder and a pinch of salt. Gently fold this dry mixture into the ricotta batter.

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120 gram
All-purpose wheat flour

50 gram
Ground Almonds

1 teaspoon
Baking Powder

1 gram
Salt
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Getting ready to bake

Whip the egg whites into stiff peaks using a balloon whisk. Preheat the oven to 170 °C. Grease the cake tin thoroughly with oil and dust it with flour.

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3 piece
Egg White
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Folding in the egg whites

Very gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter in batches using a spatula. The egg whites give the cake its airy texture, so work carefully to avoid knocking out the air!
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Assembling the cake

Pour the finished batter into the prepared tin. Arrange the marinated plums evenly on top, cut side up. Sprinkle everything with flaked almonds. You can add an extra sprinkle of cane sugar and a pinch of cinnamon.

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10 gram
Sliced Almonds
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Baking until golden

Bake the cake in the preheated oven for about 40–50 minutes. The center may remain slightly moist, which is perfectly fine. It will firm up nicely and stay perfectly moist once cooled.
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Finishing touches and serving

Let the baked cake cool completely in the tin. Before serving, you can dust it lightly with icing sugar. It tastes great on its own or with a spoonful of sour cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

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Plum & Ricotta Cake with Almonds

Name: Moist Plum Ricotta Cake with Almonds
Prep time: 28 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 158 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 250 gram Ricotta; 200 gram Light Cane Sugar; 3 piece Egg Yolk; 120 gram All-purpose wheat flour; 6 piece Plums; 50 gram Ground Almonds; 10 gram Sliced Almonds; 1 tablespoon Brandy; 1 gram Salt; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 3 piece Egg White; 130 gram Unsalted Butter; 2 teaspoon Vanilla Sugar; 1 piece Orange

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Prep 28 min Cook 45 min

Plus 1 h of resting (not counted in active time)

14 Ingredients

9 Steps

Medium Difficulty

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What's in it?

1398 kcal

Calories

73 g

Carbohydrates

112 g

Fats

60 g

Proteins

The nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on the specific ingredients used.

About this recipe

Picture the smell… baked plums, almonds and cinnamon drifting through the whole house. That's exactly what autumn coziness smells like! Forget dry cakes that need a cup of tea to wash them down. Thanks to ricotta, this cake is wonderfully moist and tender. Every bite is a perfect balance of sweet plums, fragrant orange zest and crunchy almonds. It's really no science, we promise! Come bake this autumn dream with us and treat yourself and your loved ones. We're using a 24 cm baking tin.

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