Passover Baklava Cake

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup matzo meal (cake meal)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped hazelnuts
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • syrup
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F; spray a round cake pan with cooking spray.
  2. Add sugars, oil, eggs and egg whites to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Beat at medium until blended.
  4. Stir in matzoh cake meal and next 5 ingredients and beat until well blended.
  5. Pour into cake pan and bake for 35 minutes.
  6. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. Combine syrup ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  8. Lower to simmer and cook 25 minutes until thick.
  9. Cool completely.
  10. Pierce top of cake with a fork, pour syrup on top.
  11. Cover and chill overnight.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1427 kcal 71% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 31.6g 63% DV
Total Fat 82.6g 100% DV
Carbs 147.6g 54% DV
Fiber 5.7g 20% DV
Sugar 99g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10205.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 936.8mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 65.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 18.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 17.2mg 19% DV
Calcium 297.8mg 23% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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