Luke Mangan’s Apricot Ricotta Cake

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 1
Luke Mangan's Apricot Ricotta Cake perfect for tea time
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Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

butter , for greasing the cake tin
sugar , for greasing the cake tin
75 g caster sugar
7 free-range eggs , separated
500 g ricotta cheese
3 oranges , juice and rind of
125 g plain flour
200 g dried apricots , chopped
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
icing sugar , for dusting

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
255
Sugar
26g
Fat
13g
Luke Mangan's Apricot Ricotta Cake is a delightful way to enjoy ricotta cheese which is often used in savory dishes. The cake is light and fluffy, with subtle hints of orange and chunks of sweet, chewy apricot throughout. It's perfect for afternoon tea, Sunday brunch, or for a special occasion. The cake is beautifully presented with sliced almonds and dusted with icing sugar. It is a perfect cake to enjoy with friends and family over a cuppa tea or coffee. Overall, Luke Mangan's Apricot Ricotta Cake is an easy-to-make recipe that will wow your guests thanks to its texture and exquisite flavors.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 22cm springform cake tin with butter and sprinkle with sugar.
2.Whisk the egg yolks and caster sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
3.Beat in the ricotta cheese and the juice and rind of 3 oranges. Add the flour and fold into the mixture.
4.In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
5.Fold the egg whites gently into the cake mixture, along with the chopped dried apricots.
6.Pour the mixture into the prepared tin, scatter with sliced almonds and bake for 1 hour or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
7.Allow to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with icing sugar to serve.

PROS

The cake is light and not too sweet, perfect for a treat with tea or coffee.

Apricots add a chewy texture to the cake which makes it more enjoyable to eat.

Has health benefits since it is made with ricotta cheese instead of butter.

CONS

Not suitable for those who are lactose intolerant.

May not be suitable for diabetics due to high sugar content in the dried apricots.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ricotta cheese has less fat, salt, and calories, making it a healthier option for baking.
Oranges are high in antioxidants and vitamin C which means it helps to protect the body from illness.
Apricots contain many important nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. These nutrients support good health and prevent chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis.

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