Absolutely Delicious 'Scratch' Cake!

This recipe was originated by one of my mom's friends, who made it totally from scratch one night at a homeless shelter, when they ran out of ingredients. They used whatever they had. It was served, and the people loved it! This recipe has been passed around ever since! It's a delicious cake that people go ga-ga over! It's best when made the day before. Frost with whipped topping and serve with fresh fruit.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 222 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 eggs
• 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 4 cups ricotta cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch pan.

Step 2

Make cake batter as directed on box. Pour into prepared pan.

Step 3

Mix together ricotta, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon or lemon juice. Pour mixture over cake batter, but do not mix it in.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.