## Ricotta Berry Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (240g) ricotta cheese, full-fat
• 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (200g) strawberries, hulled and halved
• 1/2 cup (120g) raspberries
• 1/4 cup (60g) confectioners' sugar

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Preparation Time:

• 30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the ricotta cheese until smooth. Add the milk, egg, and vanilla extract and beat until combined.
4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
6. Top with the strawberries and raspberries.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 8g
• Carbohydrate: 35g
• Sugar: 25g
• Fat: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Fluffy and moist
• Delicate berry flavor
• Sweet and tangy
• Can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or a snack

User Comments:

• "This cake is absolutely delicious! The ricotta cheese makes it so moist and flavorful, and the berries add a perfect touch of sweetness and acidity."
• "I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and turned out perfectly."
• "I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but I really enjoyed this cake. The berries balance out the flavor of the cheese perfectly."
• "This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone raved about how delicious it was and asked for the recipe."
• "I highly recommend this cake to anyone who loves berries and ricotta cheese. It's a perfect dessert for any occasion."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have ricotta cheese, you can substitute cottage cheese.
• For a sweeter cake, add an additional 1/4 cup of sugar to the batter.
• To make the cake ahead of time, prepare it as directed and then refrigerate for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
• You can use any combination of berries that you like.