Passover Baklava Cake Recipe

Name: Passover Baklava Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: Cake:; Cooking spray; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 large egg whites; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup matzo cake meal; 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts; 1/4 cup finely chopped hazelnuts; 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Syrup:; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup honey; 1/3 cup fresh orange juice; 3 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

Cake:
Cooking spray
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 large egg whites
2 large eggs
1/2 cup matzo cake meal
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup finely chopped hazelnuts
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Syrup:
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
To prepare cake, coat a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. Place 3/4 cup granulated sugar and next 4 ingredients (3/4 cup granulated sugar through eggs) in a large bowl; beat at medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in matzo cake meal and next 5 ingredients (matzo cake meal through 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon), beating until well blended. Pour into prepared pan; bake at 350u00b0 for 35 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool completely.
3
To prepare syrup, combine 2/3 cup granulated sugar and remaining ingredients in a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring occasionally. Cool completely. Pierce top of cake several times with a fork; pour syrup over cake. Cover and chill.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, Cooking spray, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Passover Baklava Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Passover Baklava Cake

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