Coconut Ricotta Cream Cake
A tropical indulgence, this delightful Coconut Ricotta Cream Cake combines creamy ricotta cheese and rich coconut cream for a light yet decadent treat perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy ricotta cheese
- 1 cup rich coconut cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon aromatic vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Fresh fruit (berries, kiwi, citrus slices) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and shredded coconut in another bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the ricotta cheese and coconut cream until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
- Frost with whipped ricotta cheese, coconut cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Decorate with fresh fruit for serving.
Notes
Ensure the butter is softened for easy mixing and allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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