Passover Apple Cake for 8

Ingredients and Weight:

• Matzo cake meal, 2 cups, finely ground
• Baking powder, 2 teaspoons
• Ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon
• Salt, 1/2 teaspoon
• Eggs, 4 large
• Sugar, 1 cup
• Butter or margarine, unsalted, 1 cup, softened
• Apples, 6 medium, peeled and sliced
• Lemon juice, 2 tablespoons
• Apple jelly or preserves, 1 cup

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the matzo cake meal, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the softened butter.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well. Stir in the apples and lemon juice.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. While the cake is baking, heat the apple jelly or preserves in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth.
7. When the cake is done, brush the warm cake with the apple jelly glaze. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 260 per slice

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and flavorful
• Perfect for Passover celebrations
• Can be topped with whipped cream or ice cream

User Comments:

• "This cake is so delicious! It's the perfect dessert for Passover."
• "I love the apple flavor and the cinnamon glaze."
• "This cake is easy to make and always impresses my guests."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure the matzo cake meal is finely ground to avoid a gritty texture.
• If you don't have apple jelly or preserves, you can substitute another type of fruit jelly or preserves.
• Let the cake cool completely before slicing to prevent it from falling apart.