Passover Chocolate Sponge Cake

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 14

Passover Chocolate Sponge Cake perfect for dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	6 squares semisweet chocolate , chopped
	10 eggs , separated
	7/8 cup white sugar
	2 cups ground almonds

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

240

Sugar

18g

Fat

17g

This Passover Chocolate Sponge Cake is a rich and decadent dessert that is perfect for special occasions. It is a gluten-free cake that does not contain any flour, making it ideal for those following a Passover diet or who have celiac disease. The cake is made with semisweet chocolate and ground almonds, giving it a unique and rich flavor profile that is sure to impress. It is perfect for serving at dinner parties or as a special treat for yourself or your loved ones.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.	Grease a 9/10 inch tube pan.
3.	Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in a microwave, stirring occasionally until smooth.
4.	Beat the egg yolks with white sugar until pale.
5.	Fold in the melted chocolate and ground almonds.
6.	6 .In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
7.	Fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
8.	Pour the mixture into the greased tube pan.
9.	Bake for 50-60 minutes or until cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
10.	Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it.

PROS

This Passover Chocolate Sponge Cake is rich, decadent, and perfect for chocolate lovers.

It is relatively easy to make and does not require any flour.

It can be enjoyed with a dollop of whipped cream or fresh berries for an extra treat.

CONS

This cake is high in calories and sugar, so it should be eaten in moderation.

It is also quite rich, so it may not be suitable for those with sensitive stomachs.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake is not particularly healthy, it contains ground almonds which are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats.
Almonds are also known to be beneficial for heart health and may help to prevent diabetes and lower cholesterol levels.