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

Diwakar Khulal
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but it was still very good. The flavor was rich and chocolatey, and the texture was light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a decadent Passover dessert.


Kathy Ivy
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This cake was a bit dry, but it was still very good. The flavor was rich and chocolatey, and the texture was dense and fudgy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a decadent Passover dessert.


Sarah Namugenyi
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The texture was light and fluffy, and the flavor was rich and chocolatey. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a decadent Passover dessert.


George Lee
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I was really impressed with this Passover sponge cake. It was light and fluffy, with a delicate crumb and a subtle sweetness. The flavor was also spot-on, with just the right amount of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone loo


Asadullah Sultani
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This cake was the perfect dessert for our Passover seder. It was light and fluffy, with a delicate crumb and a subtle sweetness. The flavor was also spot-on, with just the right amount of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone


Missekra Moni
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but it was still very good. The flavor was rich and chocolatey, and the texture was light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a decadent Passover dessert.


Siphesihle Mgubasi
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This cake was a bit dry, but it was still very good. The flavor was rich and chocolatey, and the texture was dense and fudgy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a decadent Passover dessert.


Tj Matthews
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The texture was light and fluffy, and the flavor was rich and chocolatey. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a decadent Passover dessert.


KUUL Aidman
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I was really impressed with this Passover sponge cake. It was light and fluffy, with a delicate crumb and a subtle sweetness. The flavor was also spot-on, with just the right amount of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone loo


la sa
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This cake was the perfect dessert for our Passover seder. It was light and fluffy, with a delicate crumb and a subtle sweetness. The flavor was also spot-on, with just the right amount of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone


tiana Williams
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but it was still very good. The flavor was rich and chocolatey, and the texture was light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a decadent Passover dessert.


Rumi Khan
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This cake was a bit dry, but it was still very good. The flavor was rich and chocolatey, and the texture was dense and fudgy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a decadent Passover dessert.


Carla Lyons
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The texture was light and fluffy, and the flavor was rich and chocolatey. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a decadent Passover dessert.


Heba Mourad
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect dessert for our Passover seder. The cake was light and fluffy, with a delicate crumb and a subtle sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicio


Gulnawaz Khan
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This cake was a bit denser than I expected, but it was still very good. The flavor was rich and chocolatey, and the texture was moist and fudgy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a decadent Passover dessert.


Seydouba Yansane
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I was skeptical about making a Passover sponge cake without flour, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well this recipe turned out. The cake was light and fluffy, with a delicate crumb and a subtle sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recip


Wayward Sons 513
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This cake was a hit at our Passover seder! Everyone loved it, even those who are not usually fans of sponge cake. The texture was light and airy, and the flavor was delicate and not too sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone lookin


SHREE RAM GAMER
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I've tried many Passover sponge cake recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The cake turned out perfectly - it was golden brown on the outside and moist and fluffy on the inside. The flavor was also spot-on, with just the right amou


mwangi ndirangu
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This Passover sponge cake was a delightful surprise! It was light, fluffy, and moist, with a delicate crumb and a subtle sweetness. I especially appreciated the fact that it was gluten-free and nut-free, making it a great option for those with allerg