I baked this cake for my sister who is recovering after surgery. Her appetite is coming back slowly but surely, and I pray this cake makes her mouth water and her stomach growl. Love ya Sis!
Recipe:
1-1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 eggs
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2- 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
1-1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup almond flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 cup blueberries (reserve 1/4 cup of these for topping)
GLAZE:
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1-1/2 to 1-3/4 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
pinch kosher salt (optional)