This homemade Passover apple cake is a delightful treat for the Jewish holiday. Made with fresh apples and warm spices, this cake is moist, tender, and bursting with flavor. It's the perfect dessert to serve during Passover or any time you crave a delicious apple cake. With simple ingredients and easy directions, you can make this cake in no time. So grab your apron and get ready to enjoy a slice of this delightful Passover apple cake!
Ingredients
- 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 cup matzo meal
- 1/2 cup potato starch
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced apples, matzo meal, potato starch, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well to coat the apples.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Pour this wet mixture over the apple mixture and stir until everything is well combined.
- If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts for added texture and flavor.
- Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, dust it with powdered sugar for a decorative touch.
- Slice and serve this moist Passover apple cake to enjoy a delightful dessert during the holiday season or any time you crave a delicious apple cake.
