Best 4 Passover Lemon Sponge Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful Passover treat with our exquisite Lemon Sponge Cake, a culinary masterpiece that combines zesty citrus flavors with a light and airy texture. This Passover-friendly dessert is not only delicious but also easy to prepare, making it a perfect choice for home bakers of all skill levels. Allow yourself to be captivated by the symphony of flavors as the vibrant lemon essence dances on your palate, leaving you refreshed and invigorated. Elevate your Passover celebration with this delectable cake, sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

In addition to the classic Lemon Sponge Cake recipe, we also offer variations to cater to different dietary preferences and tastes. For those with gluten sensitivities, we present a delightful Gluten-Free Lemon Sponge Cake, crafted with alternative flours to ensure equal enjoyment for all. If you prefer a vegan lifestyle, we have a delightful Vegan Lemon Sponge Cake recipe that replaces traditional ingredients with plant-based alternatives, delivering the same irresistible taste and texture.

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PASSOVER LEMON SPONGE CAKE



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This cake is great for Passover because it uses matzah meal flour instead of regular white flour. It also includes neither butter nor leavening agents. If you cannot find potato flour or matzah meal flour, all-purpose flour will work just fine. However, it wouldn't be kosher. A good sponge cake needs a great deal of air beaten into the eggs.

Provided by petersonh11

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sponge Cake Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 room temperature eggs, separated
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup orange juice
zest from 1 lemon
zest from 1 orange
¼ cup potato flour
1 cup matzo cake meal
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch angel food cake pan.
  • Beat the egg yolks into a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. Gradually add the sugar until completely incorporated. Beat in the orange juice, lemon zest, and orange zest. Sift the potato flour and matzo cake meal together in a bowl; gently stir into the egg yolk mixture.
  • Beat the egg whites in a bowl with the salt using an electric mixer on high speed until stiff and shiny. Use a rubber spatula to fold 1/3 of the beaten egg whites into the egg yolk 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. Gently pour the batter into the prepared angel food cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cake is set and lightly browned, about 1 hour. Remove from oven, invert the pan, and let cool completely before removing the cake from the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.3 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 279 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 108.2 mg, Sugar 39.8 g

PASSOVER SPONGE CAKE



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A light dessert for the holiday. For chocolate sponge cake add 1/2 cup of cocoa to the batter.

Provided by JANWEISBERGER

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sponge Cake Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 egg yolks
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
¾ cup matzo cake meal
¼ cup potato starch
8 egg whites
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ tablespoons fresh orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Cut parchment paper to line the bottom of a 10 inch tube pan. Do not grease the pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whip egg yolks until light. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and orange zest; continue whipping until thick and pale, about 7 minutes. Sift together the matzo cake meal and potato starch; set aside. In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar, continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. Fold the dry ingredients into the yolk mixture alternately with the juice. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until cake springs back to the touch. Invert onto a wire rack to cool. Run a knife around the sides of the cake before removing from the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 117.1 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 36.6 mg, Sugar 21.9 g

SPONGE CAKE



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Because they can be made using matzo cake meal instead of flour, sponge cakes have long been favorite Passover desserts. This recipe, which is brought to us by senior producer Lisa Wagner, was first prepared by Lisa's grandmother Rea.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 10-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup matzo cake meal
1/3 cup potato starch
1/4 teaspoon salt
9 large eggs, separated
1 cup granulated sugar
Juice and zest of 1/2 orange
Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
Passover Powdered Sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees with rack in center. Whisk together matzo cake meal, potato starch, and salt; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat yolks and 3/4 cup granulated sugar until thick and pale yellow. Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with juice and zests.
  • In the clean bowl of an electric mixer fitter with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites until foamy. With machine running, gradually add remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar and the salt. Continue beating until soft peaks form. Remove from mixer. Gently but thoroughly, fold egg whites into yolk mixture in two additions.
  • Pour into a nonstick 10-inch tube pan. Bake until golden, about 1 hour. Remove from oven, and invert onto a narrow necked bottle. Let stand until cool, about 1 hour, before removing pan. Will keep covered at room temperature for up to 3 days. Just before serving, dust with powdered sugar.

PASSOVER SPONGE CAKE



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This simple, light cake is easy to make and provides the layers for our decadent Strawberry Lemon Trifle.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

Margarine, for pan
Matzo meal, for pan
4 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
Grated zest of 1 orange
1/2 cup potato starch

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-9-inch baking pan with margarine. Dust pan with matzo meal; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg yolks on medium-high speed with 1/4 cup sugar until thickened, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Wash and dry the mixer bowl and the whisk attachment.
  • Place egg whites and salt in mixer bowl. Beat on medium speed with whisk attachment until soft peaks form. With machine running, slowly pour in the remaining 1/4 cup sugar; continue beating until stiff and glossy, about 3 minutes. Fold egg whites and orange zest into yolk mixture. Sift potato starch over the mixture, and fold in.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Bake until a cake tester inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack, and let cool 15 minutes.

Tips:

  • Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the cake to rise evenly.
  • Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use 1 tablespoon of bottled lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the toothpick comes out with wet batter, bake the cake for a few more minutes.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

This Passover Lemon Sponge Cake is a light, fluffy, and flavorful cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The cake is also a good source of vitamin C, thanks to the lemons used in the recipe. So next time you are looking for a delicious and healthy dessert, give this Passover Lemon Sponge Cake a try!

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