Orange Berry Nut Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Orange Pistachio Ricotta Cake with Raspberries

01 - 1/3 cup chopped pistachios
02 - 1/2 cup browned butter
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
05 - 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 1/2 cups flour
08 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
09 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta
10 - 3 eggs
11 - Zest of one orange
12 - 2 Tablespoons fresh orange juice
13 - Optional: Sanding sugar
14 - Optional: Orange slices for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Grab a bowl, and whisk together the ricotta, eggs, vanilla, orange juice, and zest. It's quick and easy!
02 - In another bowl, stir the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder until evenly combined.
03 - Pour in the browned butter, mixing it all together. Carefully fold in the raspberries right at the end.
04 - Spread the mixture evenly in a greased 9" springform pan. Add some orange slices, extra raspberries, and pistachios on top. Sprinkle a little sanding sugar if you'd like.
05 - Bake in the oven at 350°F for 50 to 60 minutes till it's golden and a toothpick in the middle comes out clean.

# Notes:

01 - This rich, moist cake blends tart oranges and sweet raspberries with the crunch of pistachios.
02 - Ricotta cheese makes the texture luxuriously soft and tender.
03 - Browning the butter adds a nutty taste that pairs effortlessly with pistachios.