Almond Ricotta Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1-1/4 teaspoons almond extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 carton (15 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese
• 3/4 cup sliced almonds
• Confectioners' sugar, optional