Apple Almond Cake

This turned out yummy. It turned out more like a shortbread - a bit dryer and denser than a typical cake. It uses basic ingredients, plus ricotta.

• 1 3/4 c flour
• 3/4 t baking powder
• 1/2 t baking soda
• 1/4 t salt
• 1/2 c butter, softened
• 3/4 c sugar
• 1 t almond extract
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 c ricotta
• 2 apples
• cinnamon

1. Combine first 4 dry ingredients in bowl.
2. Mash butter into smooth paste. Add sugar and mix well. Add extract and one egg at a time.
   
3. Add ricotta and mix thoroughly.
4. Add dry ingredients and mix.
   
5. Layer half in greased 8" round pan. Top with apple slices. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
6. Spread remaining batter on top.
7. Bake at 180C/350F for 60 minutes or until done.

Variations

• use vanilla extract instead of almond
• sprinkle slivered or chopped almonds on top