Passover Carrot Almond Cake

Delightfully moist and naturally gluten-free, this Passover Carrot Almond Cake is a show-stopper for your holiday table. Made with finely grated carrots, almond flour, and a touch of potato starch, this cake achieves the perfect texture while adhering to Passover dietary traditions. Bright notes of orange zest and fresh juice harmonize with warm cinnamon, creating a flavor profile that's both refreshing and comforting. The slivered almonds on top toast beautifully during baking, adding a delightful crunch, while a light dusting of powdered sugar enhances its elegance. Ready in just an hour, this cake is easy to make and serves as a stunning centerpiece for dessert that’s perfect for Passover and beyond.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 cups, finely grated carrots
• 2 cups almond flour
• 5 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 3 tablespoons potato starch
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cup, for garnish slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons, for dusting powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round springform pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a clean bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with a hand mixer or stand mixer on high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Add the orange zest and orange juice, and mix until just combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, potato starch, ground cinnamon, and salt. Gently fold this dry mixture into the egg mixture, being careful not to deflate the batter.

Step 5

Fold in the grated carrots until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Sprinkle the slivered almonds over the top of the batter for garnish.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 10

Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1131.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2910.2

Total Fat 154.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 930mg	0%
Sodium 1186.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 331.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.1g	0%
Total Sugars 243.4g
Protein 90.5g	0%

Vitamin D 205IU	0%
Calcium 844.9mg	0%
Iron 15.4mg	0%
Potassium 2005.2mg	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: 45.2%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 43.1%