Passover Chocolate Sponge Cake

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Passover Chocolate Sponge Cake
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 01, 2023

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup matzo cake meal
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch springform pan with vegetable oil.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat together eggs and sugar with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. Add oil and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together matzo cake meal, salt, and cocoa powder.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cool completely before serving.

Interesting Facts

  • This cake is great for Passover because it is made with matzo cake meal instead of wheat flour.
  • The chocolate in this cake gives it a rich flavor without making it overly sweet.
  • This cake can also be made with other types of cake meal, such as almond meal or coconut flour.