Passover Carrot Kugel

Brighten up your Passover table with this delightful Passover Carrot Kugel—a sweet and savory classic that’s both festive and comforting! Packed with naturally sweet grated carrots, a hint of orange juice, and a touch of cinnamon for warmth, this kugel is perfectly balanced in flavor. A base of matzo meal makes it Passover-friendly, while golden raisins add an optional burst of chewy sweetness. With a tender, cake-like texture achieved from a simple batter of eggs, sugar, and vegetable oil, this dish bakes to perfection in just 45 minutes. Whether served as a side dish to complement your Seder spread or as a dessert with a dollop of cream or a sprinkle of powdered sugar, this crowd-pleaser is sure to impress. Plus, it's easy to make and comes together in under an hour!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 5 medium carrots
• 4 large eggs
• 0.5 cup sugar
• 0.5 cup matzo meal
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup raisins (optional)
• 0 non-stick cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or food processor. You should have approximately 2 cups of grated carrots.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until they are light and fluffy.

Step 4

Add the sugar, vegetable oil, and orange juice to the eggs and mix well.

Step 5

Stir in the matzo meal, ground cinnamon, and salt, ensuring the mixture is well combined.

Step 6

Fold in the grated carrots and raisins (if using). Mix gently until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Prepare an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking dish by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 8

Pour the carrot mixture into the prepared dish, smoothing it evenly with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the kugel cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Step 11

Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish or dessert.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(898.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1789.9

Total Fat 73.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 34.0g
Cholesterol 744mg	0%
Sodium 1131.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 255.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.8g	0%
Total Sugars 172.6g
Protein 37.4g	0%

Vitamin D 164IU	0%
Calcium 313.5mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 2164.7mg	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: 36.2%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 55.7%