• 2 pounds ricotta cheese (use the Epicurious basic Fresh Homemade Ricotta recipe)
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 5 eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons orange zest - lemon works well too
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, can use lemon or almond, more is also fine!
  • 2 tsp amaretto
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Set rack in the middle of the oven.

Butter and flour a 9 1/2 inch springform pan, and tap out excess flour.

Place the ricotta in a large mixing bowl, and stir it as smooth as possible with a rubber spatula.

Stir the sugar and flour together thoroughly into the ricotta.

Stir in the eggs 1 at a time. Blend in the vanilla, cinnamon, orange zest, and salt. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

Bake in the center of the oven for about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, until a light golden color.

Make sure the center is fairly firm, and the point of a sharp knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool on a wire rack. It will sink slightly as it cools. Cover, and chill till serving time.