Best 5 Passover Apple Cake Recipes

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Passover, the Jewish festival of freedom, is a time for celebration and remembrance. It is also a time for delicious food, and one of the most popular Passover desserts is apple cake. Apple cake is a rich and flavorful cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is a popular choice for Passover because it is made with matzah meal, a special flour that is used during the holiday. Whether you are looking for a simple cake to serve at a family gathering or a more elaborate dessert to impress your guests, there is sure to be a Passover apple cake recipe that is perfect for you.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PASSOVER APPLE CAKE



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This crowd-pleasing Passover recipe is courtesy of Arthur Schwartz and can be found in his book, "Jewish Home Cooking." You can customize the dessert and substitute your own spices for the cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, if you'd like.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 8-inch square cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon mace
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil, plus more for baking dish
3/4 cup matzo cake meal
5 medium apples, such as Golden Delicious or Crispin, peeled, cored, halved, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 5 cups)
1/3 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees with a rack set in the center. Lightly spray an 8-inch-square glass baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
  • Mix together walnuts, 3/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, and ginger in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk, beat eggs on medium speed until well combined. Beat in remaining 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, until mixture is thick and foamy. With the mixer running, slowly pour in oil. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Stir in matzo cake meal.
  • Pour half of the batter into prepared cake pan. Sprinkle over half of the walnut mixture, half of the apples, and raisins. Pour over remaining batter and top with remaining apples; sprinkle over remaining walnut mixture.
  • Transfer cake to oven and bake until the sides of the cake pull away from the baking dish very slightly and topping begins to caramelize, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove cake from oven and let stand for several hours until completely cool, before cutting. Keep cake covered tightly with plastic wrap for up to 2 days, as the flavor improves with age.

MOIST PASSOVER APPLE CAKE



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Unbelievably moist cake. Most Passover desserts are very dry but this cake is incredibly moist.

Provided by Rhonda

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, room temperature
3 eggs, separated
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup orange juice
1 cup white sugar
1 cup matzo cake meal
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and quartered

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with vegetable shortening.
  • Beat egg whites in a metal, glass, or ceramic bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites should form a sharp peak that holds its shape. Set aside.
  • Place the egg yolks, oil, and orange juice into a mixing bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy and thick, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of sugar, mixing well, then lightly stir in the matzo cake meal and salt. Use a rubber spatula or wire whisk to fold about 1/3 of the beaten egg whites into the matzo meal mixture. Gently run the spatula through the center of the mixture, then around the sides of the bowl, repeating until fully incorporated. Add the remaining egg whites, folding until just incorporated.
  • Mix together 3/4 cup of sugar with cinnamon in a bowl. Spread half the batter into the prepared baking pan; distribute the apple quarters evenly over the batter. Sprinkle the apple pieces with about 1/2 cup of the sugar-cinnamon mixture, spread the remaining batter over the apples; sprinkle the remaining sugar-cinnamon mixture over the top of the cake.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cake is golden brown, about 45 minutes. Cut into squares while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.7 calories, Carbohydrate 54.9 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 46.1 g

PASSOVER APPLE CAKE



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My mother, Faye Grant, has been making this apple cake for her Seders for years. It's the best apple cake you'll ever taste!!

Provided by Shelley Ross

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ cups matzo meal
½ cup potato starch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 large apples - peeled, cored and sliced
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C and grease a 9x13 inch glass baking dish.
  • Combine eggs, oil and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer. Stir in matzo meal, potato starch and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  • In a separate bowl, toss apples with brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Layer half of the dough into the prepared 9x13 inch dish. Pour the apples into the dish then pat remaining dough over the apples. Sprinkle with some brown sugar, if desired.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.9 calories, Carbohydrate 63.8 g, Cholesterol 35.3 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 16.1 mg, Sugar 40.6 g

APPLE CAKE FOR PASSOVER



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Adding a dollop of whipped cream is a sweet addition to this passover cake! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-1/4 cups matzo cake meal, divided
4 large apples, peeled and sliced
2-1/4 cups sugar, divided
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
6 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon potato starch
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Dust a greased 13x9-in. baking dish 1/4 cup matzo meal; set aside., In a large bowl, combine apples, 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon; set aside. In another large bowl, beat eggs until slightly thickened. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in oil and water. Combine potato starch and remaining matzo meal; add to egg mixture and mix well., Pour half of batter into prepared pan. Top with apples and remaining batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

KOSHER FOR PASSOVER APPLE CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Bake     Passover     Apple     Kosher

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Cake:
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup oil
3/4 cup cake meal
Zest of one Meyer lemon-if you don't have a Meyer lemon, skip the zest
5 apples, peeled, cored and sliced-Granny Smith is best, tossed with lemon juice to keep from browning.
Topping-here is an approximate recipe. I sort of worked by feel, rubbing the margarine, brown sugar, and matza meal together by hand, and I didn't measure precisely. The topping should have the texture of coarse corn meal.
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine
1/2 cup matza meal
1/2 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium-size mixing bowl,beat the eggs with the sugar and oil until the mixture is light. Add the cake meal and mix well. Pour half the mixture into a lightly greased 8 or 9-inch square baking pan. Distribute half of the apples over the batter. Pour the remaining batter over the apples and cover with the remaining apples. Combine the topping ingredients in a small bowl; sprinkle over the apples. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for approximately 1 1/2 hours. Serves 8 or 9. Double the recipe and you will have a 9×13 inch cake.

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality baking apple, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the apples are peeled and cored before grating them, or the cake will be too chunky.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the apples by hand using a box grater.
  • Be sure to measure the flour correctly. Too much flour will make the cake dry and dense.
  • Don't overmix the batter, or the cake will be tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it, or the frosting will melt.

Conclusion:

Apple cake is a classic Passover dessert that is both delicious and easy to make. By following the simple tips above, you can create a perfect apple cake that your family and friends will love.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this apple cake is sure to be a success. So preheat your oven and get ready to enjoy this sweet and flavorful treat!

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