Chai-Spiced Ricotta Cake
Ricotta cheese is traditionally made from the whey leftover from cheese production, making it a sustainable ingredient.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Chai-Spiced Ricotta Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the chai tea bags and steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and let the butter cool.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, cooled butter, and eggs. Mix well.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the ricotta mixture, stirring until just combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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Enjoy your delicious Chai-Spiced Ricotta Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 300kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
