Algerian Tagine Cake with Ricotta Glaze
A rich dessert made with roasted tagine spices, topped with a creamy ricotta glaze. Perfect for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup RicottaWhole-milk ricotta
- ●2 tsp Rich Tagine Spice BlendStore-bought or homemade
- ●1/2 cup Roasted AlmondsChopped
- ●1 cup Caster Sugar
- ●2 Large Eggs
- ●1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Grease a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan and dust with caster sugar.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together ricotta, tagine spice blend, and roasted almonds.
- 4
Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
- 5
Melt butter and allow to cool slightly.
- 6
Whisk in melted butter and mix until smooth.
- 7
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top.
- 8
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 9
Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 5 minutes.
- 10
Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 11
To make ricotta glaze, whisk together ricotta and 1 tablespoon caster sugar in a bowl until smooth.
- 12
Drizzle glaze over cooled cake and serve.