Passover Almond Sponge Cake (Bert Greene) Recipe

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Passover Almond Sponge Cake (Bert Greene)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9 springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Then butter the paper and flour the pan.
  2. Beat egg whites in large bowl of an electric mixer until fluffy. Sprinkle with salt and beat until stiff. Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Combine the ground almonds, sugar, and matzo meal. Gradually add this to the egg mixture. Add the brandy and 2 tablespoons of the amaretto.
  4. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees until firm to the touch, about 1-1/4 hours. Cool completely in the pan.
  5. Remove sides of pan and sprinkle with remaining 4 tablespoons amaretto.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 259.07 Kcal (1085 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.8g 21%
Cholesterol 65.47mg 22%
Sodium 72.16mg 3%
Potassium 206.32mg 4%
Total Carbs 22.39g 7%
Sugars 14.04g 56%
Dietary Fiber 2.31g 9%
Protein 9.27g 19%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 64.9mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 303.27 Kcal (1270 kJ)
Calories from fat 145.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.15g 21%
Cholesterol 76.64mg 22%
Sodium 84.47mg 3%
Potassium 241.53mg 4%
Total Carbs 26.2g 7%
Sugars 16.44g 56%
Dietary Fiber 2.71g 9%
Protein 10.86g 19%
Iron 1.2mg 6%
Calcium 76mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.9
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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