Ancient Roman Cake
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An Italian in my Kitchen · by Rosemary Molloy5.0 (16)

Ancient Roman Cake

NUTRITION · PER SERVING110M COOK
CAL 23%·PRO 13%
CARBS 55G49% OF CAL
1G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC29G OTHER25G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 25G50% OF CAL
14G SAT11G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

An Italian cake with a buttery shortbread base, jam center, and fluffy ricotta topping. Rich, creamy, and elegant despite simple ingredients. A classic Roman cake ideal for a special dessert.

dessertitalianbaked goodvegetarian
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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 8
  • 2 cups pastry flour ((260 grams))
  • ½ cup granulated sugar ((100 grams))
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt*
  • ¾ cup + 2 ¼ tablespoons butter (softened) ((200 grams))
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • ¼-½ cup strawberry jam ((80-160 grams))
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese ((250 grams))
  • 2½ tablespoons powdered/icing sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk (for brushing the dough)
  • 2-3 tablespoons powdered/icing sugar (for dusting)
PREP
30M
SODIUM
198MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.