Lemon Cardamom Ricotta Cake

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons butter
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large lemon (or 3 tablespoons lemon juice)
• 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 egg yolk
• 3 large eggs
• 2-1/4 cups almond meal ((fine ground, from blanched almonds))
• 1/4 cup flour (gluten-free, white, or whole wheat)
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt