Ricotta Cake 1 box yellow cake mix (made with butter) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Make cake mix according to directions. Mix remaining ingredients together. Pour free cake mixture into a 13 x 9-inch pan. Pour cheese mixture over batter - DO NOT MIX TOGETHER. Bake for 1 hour. Check for doneness with a wooden pick.