Passover Apple Cake
Celebrate Passover with this irresistibly moist and flavorful Passover Apple Cake, a dessert that perfectly balances tradition with a touch of elegance. Crafted with matzo cake meal and potato starch, this recipe is entirely flourless, making it a kosher-friendly delight for your holiday table. Layers of tender, cinnamon-spiced apples—sweetened with brown sugar and brightened with a hint of lemon juice—nestle between a light and airy batter, creating a luscious texture in every bite. With its golden, caramelized apple topping and rich aroma of vanilla and cinnamon, this cake is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for a crowd, this easy-to-make dessert pairs beautifully with a warm cup of tea or coffee. Whether you're hosting a Seder or looking for a unique treat, this Passover Apple Cake is sure to become a holiday favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Matzo cake meal
- 0.5 cup Potato starch
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 4 pieces Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 5 pieces Apples (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan or cake pan with vegetable oil. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easier release.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the matzo cake meal, potato starch, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a larger mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract until combined.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth; do not overmix.
In a separate bowl, toss the sliced apples with the brown sugar and lemon juice to evenly coat them.
Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Arrange half of the apple slices over the batter in a slightly overlapping layer.
Pour the remaining batter over the apples, spreading it gently. Arrange the remaining apples decoratively on top, slightly pressing them into the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before transferring to a serving plate. Serve as is or dust with powdered sugar for a finishing touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3437 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.0 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.3 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 957 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 563.1 g | 205% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 311.2 g | ||
| Protein | 41.6 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1293 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
