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Apple Cake

Irresistible Apple Cake That's Perfect for Any Celebration

This delicious, kosher for Passover apple cake is a perfect dessert for any celebration, featuring sweet apples and warm cinnamon.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Jewish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 4 large eggs Room temperature for best results.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar.
  • ½ cup brown sugar Adds moisture and depth of flavor.
  • ½ cup vegetable oil Can replace with canola or melted coconut oil.
  • 1 cup matzo cake meal Flour substitute; alternatively, use gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure extract for best flavor.
For the Apples
  • 4 medium-sized apples Sweet varieties like Honeycrisp or Fuji recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon-sugar mixture Adjust to taste or include nutmeg for a spicy twist.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • stand mixer
  • Baking Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8 or 9x9 baking pan.
  2. Beat the 4 large eggs until pale and fluffy, then mix in the sugars, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Gradually add the matzo cake meal into the wet mixture, stirring until a thick batter forms.
  4. Wash and slice the apples into thin wedges, then toss with half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  5. Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan, then layer half of the apples on top; repeat with the remaining batter and apples.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top layer of apples.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 90 minutes until golden brown and firm.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best served warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or caramel drizzle.

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