1.5 lb. Ricotta cheese, well drained.
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons manna groats (farina)
3 eggs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla or rum extract
pinch of salt
Mix ingredients in mixer and let stand 5 mins.
Add 1/2 cup raisins (make sure you let raisins stand in boiling water for 10-15 mins to soften and plump, then drain and dust with flour).
Grease an 8 or 9 inch round pan and pour in mixture. Cover with foil.
Bake 1 hour in preheated oven at 375'F, removing foil after 40 mins.
Cool.
