Moist Passover Apple Cake

Passover Apple Cake is a traditional Jewish dessert often enjoyed during the Passover holiday, which commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Moist Passover Apple Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Jewish Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 50 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2240

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 medium Apples
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1.5 cup Matzo meal
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 4 large Eggs
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• for dusting Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Peel and core the apples, then cut them into thin slices. Toss the apple slices with lemon juice.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the matzo meal, cinnamon, and salt.
4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Gradually add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, mixing well.
6. Fold in the matzo meal mixture until just combined.
7. Gently fold in the apple slices.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 25g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.