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.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 10

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the matzo cake meal, potato starch, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth; do not overmix.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, toss the sliced apples with the brown sugar and lemon juice to evenly coat them.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Pour the remaining batter over the apples, spreading it gently. Arrange the remaining apples decoratively on top, slightly pressing them into the batter.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

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

Serving size	(1587.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3436.8

Total Fat 129.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.2g
Cholesterol 744mg	0%
Sodium 957.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 563.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.5g	0%
Total Sugars 311.2g
Protein 41.6g	0%

Vitamin D 160IU	0%
Calcium 251.4mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 1293.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.4%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 62.9%