expect. I was pleasantly surprised. I used this recipe and added 1 tsp. of almond extract along with the vanilla. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9x13 pan and mix 2 pounds of ricotta, 3/4 cup of sugar, 3 eggs, 1 tsp. vanilla, 1/2 tsp. almond extract. Spoon on top of batter in the pan and bake at 350 for about 1 hour. When cool dust with 10X sugar. This has a nice flavor and is very moist. It fills up the pan nicely and makes a lot of servings. This is not a low cal dessert! I laid a piece of foil across the top after about 35 minutes because the top was getting dark.http://www.everydaycook.com/recipebox/cakes/yellowcake.htm