PASSOVER SPONGE CAKE (PLAVA)

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A light lemon sponge cake, suitable for Passover. A good use for that leftover matzo meal too.

Provided by Shirlee Finn

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 6

9 egg whites
9 egg yolks
1 ⅓ cups confectioners' sugar
1 ½ lemons, juiced
½ cup potato flour
½ cup matzo cake meal

Steps:

  • Beat whites until stiff. Beat in confectioners' sugar. Beat together yolks and lemon juice: fold yolk mixture into egg whites. Fold in potato flour and matzo meal. Pour batter into ungreased tube pan.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for approximately 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 396.6 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 19.1 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

Chela Jones
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This cake is a great way to celebrate Passover with family and friends.


Muktar Muktar
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I've made this cake several times for Passover and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


INSTANT FAX
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This cake was a hit at my Passover seder. Everyone loved the light and fluffy texture.


krishanrajput120 Krishan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect Passover dessert for my family.


Mbongeni Sithole
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This cake is a wonderful addition to any Passover dessert table. It's light and fluffy, with a delicate lemon flavor.


Alex Peru
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to make a delicious Passover dessert without a lot of fuss.


Atile Bhengu
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover matzo meal. It's also a delicious and festive dessert for Passover.


Hizbullah Ahmed
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well this cake turned out. It was moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


AdrianTracy1
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This cake is the perfect way to end a Passover meal. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon glaze adds a touch of sweetness.


Mhamad bahadiin
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I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out beautifully and tasted delicious.


Itx_ Nazik
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This cake is a staple in our Passover celebrations. It's always a hit with both kids and adults.


Pratima Sharma
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I've tried many Passover sponge cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.


Gifts-by-hand Cyndi Lee
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This is my go-to Passover dessert. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


MB Maluks
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I made this cake for my Passover dinner party and it was a huge success. It was light, fluffy, and full of lemon flavor. My guests loved it!


Alexis Lancaster
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This recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly. It was a great way to celebrate Passover with my family.


Rylie Fleming
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I'm not usually a fan of Passover desserts, but this cake was an exception. It was so delicious, I couldn't stop eating it.


mia Lima
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Wow! This cake was a hit at our Passover seder. Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was. I'll definitely be making it again next year.


Ntokozo Mbatha
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This Passover sponge cake was a delightful treat! The texture was light and fluffy, with a delicate sweetness that perfectly complemented the tartness of the lemon glaze. I especially appreciated the simplicity of the recipe - it came together in no