Moist Passover Apple Cake

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with vegetable shortening. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 7 mins In a clean, dry metal, glass, or ceramic bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside. (7 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins In a large bowl, combine egg yolks, oil, and orange juice. Beat with an electric mixer until creamy and thick, about 5 minutes. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, mixing well. Lightly stir in matzo cake meal and salt until just incorporated. Gently fold in 1/3 of the beaten egg whites into the matzo mixture. Then, gently fold in the remaining egg whites until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 3/4 cup sugar with cinnamon until well combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Spread half of the batter into the prepared baking dish. Arrange the apple quarters evenly over the batter. Sprinkle the apples with about 2/3 of the sugar-cinnamon mixture. Spread the remaining batter over the apples, then sprinkle the remaining sugar-cinnamon mixture over the top of the cake. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 45 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Let cool slightly before cutting into squares. Enjoy warm or at room temperature. (45 minutes)