How to Make Passover Chocolate Sponge Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Passover is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. It is a time for family gatherings, festive meals, and special religious ceremonies. During Passover, there are certain dietary restrictions that must be observed, including the prohibition of leavened bread and other grains.

One of the traditional foods enjoyed during Passover is sponge cake. This light and airy dessert is perfect for the holiday, as it does not contain leavenin...

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Ingredients

  • 6 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 10 eggs, separated
  • ⅞ cup white sugar
  • 2 cups ground almonds

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 to 10 - inch bundt cake

  • Melt chocolate in top of double boiler; set aside.
  • Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. Gradually beat in sugar. Blend in chocolate and almonds.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold whites into chocolate batter. Spoon batter into an ungreased 10 inch Bundt pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Remove from oven, invert pan, and cool about 40 minutes before removing from pan.
  • Nutrition

    350 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 155mg
    • Sodium: 59mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Calcium: 93mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 262mg