Lemon Ricotta Cake with Almond Glaze

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

cake flour

2 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

salt

2 tbsp

lemon zest, from about 2 medium lemons

1/2 cup

unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 cup

granulated sugar

eggs, at room temperature

1 cup

ricotta cheese

1/4 cup

freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1/2 tsp

almond extract

1 cup

powdered sugar, sifted

3 tbsp

lemon juice

1/2 tsp

almond extract

1/2 tsp

lemon zest

2 tbsp

sliced almonds, for topping