Ricotta Oat Cake With Mixed Berries

Ingredients

• 3/4 Cup All-purpose Flour
• 3/4 Cup Oat Flour
• 1/2 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
• 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Cup Fresh Ricotta Cheese
• 1/2 Cup Fat Free Yogurt
• 3 Large Eggs
• 1/4 Cup Melted Butter
• 1 Teaspoon Lemon Zest
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 Cup Frozen Mixed Berries Divided
• 2 Tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar
• 1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Walnuts

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and lightly...: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and lightly grease a 9 inch square or round baking dish. (I used a fluted round)

2. 2

   Stir together the dry ingredients in one bowl.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta,...: In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta, yogurt, eggs, lemon zest, melted butter, and vanilla until blended well.

4. 4

   Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients...: Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until mixed.

5. 5

   Stir in half the mixed berries.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into your prepared pan, then...: Pour the batter into your prepared pan, then top with the remaining berries, pressing them half into the batter with your finger tips.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the brown sugar and walnuts on top,...: Sprinkle the brown sugar and walnuts on top, then bake for about 35 to 40 minutes or until the cake is firm to the touch.

8. 8

   Cool to room temperature and serve.