Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar (divided)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter (salted, softened)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup golden raisins (optional)

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Make the cake batter: In a mixer, add 2 of the eggs and ½ cup of the sugar and mix well until light and fluffy. Add the sour cream and the melted butter and mix well. Add the flour and the baking powder, and mix well.
  • Make the ricotta mixture: In another bowl mix the ricotta with the remainder of the sugar, vanilla extract and the remaining 2 eggs and mix well. If you wish to add raisins, mix them in with the ricotta.
  • Pour batters and bake: Generously butter a 9" springform or cheesecake pan well. Pour the cake batter first, then pour the ricotta mix in the middle. Do not mix. Bake for about 30 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool and Serve: Let cool before serving. Optionally sprinkle some powdered sugar on top of the cake.