Ricotta fondant cake with only 4 ingredients

Name: Ricotta fondant cake with only 4 ingredients
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 2 h 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1 cup ricotta; 2 Tbsp agave syrup (or 1 Tbsp honey); 1 Tbsp cornstarch (or 1 Tbsp flour)

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Dessert

4 servings

Very Easy

2 h 40 m

For a light, gluten-free cake, make this delicious ricotta cake which will require only 4 ingredients.For a gourmet break without feeling guilty, this ultra-soft cake will definitely be a hit with your guests. Due to its low sugar content, you can use it as a healthy snack, or for those with a sweet tooth, top it with the toppings of your choice (caramel, chocolate, red fruit coulis, in short, treat yourself! ). Let's cook, follow our step by step recipe below :-)

Ingredients

1 egg
1 cup ricotta
2 Tbsp agave syrup (or 1 Tbsp honey)
1 Tbsp cornstarch (or 1 Tbsp flour)

Materials

1 pan 4.5 inches diameter
parchment paper
whisk
bowl

Preparation

Preparation5 min

Waiting time2 hours

Cook time35 min

Place the egg, ricotta, agave syrup and cornstarch in a bowl. Mix everything with a whisk until you obtain a homogeneous batter.
Pour the batter into a lined and greased pan.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 35 minutes.
Remove from the oven and wait for it to cool a little before refrigerating for 1 to 2 hours. Unmold and serve chilled!

Observations

Can we substitute ricotta?
You can replace the ricotta with cream cheese or mascarpone.

Can we substitute agave syrup?
You can replace the agave syrup with honey. Be careful, honey sweetens more than agave syrup, you will need to use less.

Can we replace cornstarch?
You can replace the cornstarch with wheat flour or another starch.

Is this cake gluten free?
Yes, this cake is gluten-free if it is made with cornstarch.

Can we add fruit to the batter?
You can easily add red fruits to the batter if you wish.

Can we add flavorings to the batter?
You can add the flavors of your choice such as vanilla extract or orange blossom for example. Also feel free to add cocoa powder if you want to make a chocolate version.

How to store this cake?
Refrigerate it in an airtight container and you can keep it for up to 5 days.

What toppings to add?
This cake is not very sweet, you can add a topping without fear of ending up with a dessert that is too sweet. Don’t hesitate to top it with a coulis of red fruits or exotic fruits, for example, or caramel.