Passover Sponge Cake (Plava)

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 2

Passover Sponge Cake (Plava) that melts in your mouth

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

260

Sugar

28g

Fat

Passover Sponge Cake (Plava) is a traditional Jewish dessert that is often served during Passover, which is a holiday that commemorates the Jewish exodus from Egypt. This light and airy dessert is made with simple ingredients that are kosher for Passover, including eggs, sugar, potato flour, and matzo cake meal. The cake has a golden, crispy crust and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth crumb that is perfect for a sweet finish to your Seder meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
2.	Beat egg whites in a clean, dry mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.
3.	In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks and confectioners' sugar until pale and thick.
4.	Beat in lemon juice, potato flour, and matzo cake meal until just combined.
5.	Gently fold in the egg whites a little at a time until fully incorporated.
6.	Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7.	Allow it to cool completely before serving.

PROS

This Passover Sponge Cake is a light and airy dessert that is gluten-free and kosher for Passover.

The cake has a crisp, golden crust with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth crumb.

CONS

This cake is delicate, so it needs to be handled carefully when removing it from the pan.

It is also high in calories and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Passover Sponge Cake is high in protein due to the egg whites and is a good source of iron because of the egg yolks.
It is also free of leavening agents, so it is suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.

	9 egg whites
	9 egg yolks
	1 1/3 cups confectioners ' sugar
	1 1/2 lemons , juiced
	1/2 cup potato flour
	1/2 cup matzo cake meal