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–+ servings

Almond Ricotta Lime Cake

This bright and tasty low-carb delicacy is an ideal dessert for any night of the week or even a nice start to your day alongside a warm cup of tea or coffee.
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Equipment

  • Airfreyer
  • Large bowl

Ingredients

For Cake

  • 1 cup finely ground almond flour
  • ⅓ cup powdered erythritol sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • ¾ tablespoon butter melted
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

For Topping

  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • ¼ teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon powdered erythritol sweetener divided
  • 1 ½ tablespoons sliced almonds

Instructions

To make Cake:

  • Preheat air fryer at 150°C for 3 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, erythritol, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt.
  • Stir in eggs, ricotta cheese, butter, vanilla, lime zest and lime juice until combined.
  • Spoon mixture into a 18cm springform pan greased with cooking spray.
  • Place pan in air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Remove pan from basket and let cool for 10 minutes, then remove sides of springform pan.

To make Topping:

  • Combine butter, lime zest, lime juice and ¼ cup erythritol in a small bowl.
  • Consistency should be a little thicker than a glaze.
  • Spread over top of cooled cake.
  • Garnish with almonds and remaining erythritol.
  • Slice and serve.
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Course; Airfryer / Cake / Dessert / Fruit / Nuts