Candied Fruit Italian Cheescake

For Cake

• 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons flour, divided

• 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened

• 2 and 1/2 cups ricotta cheese

• 3 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon grated orange rind

• 1 teaspoon Gefen Vanilla Extract

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  Gefen Pure Vanilla Extract

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 2 tablespoons golden raisins

• 2 tablespoons finely-chopped candied citron or pineapple

• 2 tablespoons chopped almonds

• Garnishes: orange sections, orange rind strips