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Passover Chocolate Nut Cake

Passover Chocolate Nut Cake
 
Prep Time:
15 min
Total Time:
55 min
Makes:
12 servings

What You Need!

1 Tbsp. matzo meal or matzo cake meal, for dusting
1 pkg.  (8 oz.) semi-sweet baking chocolate, divided
6 eggs, separated
3/4 cup  sugar, divided
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) margarine, softened
1 tsp.  grated orange zest
1 cup walnut pieces, finely ground
1/4 cup  apricot jam

Make It!

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Grease and dust side of 9-inch springform pan with matzo meal. Melt 7 oz. of the chocolate as directed on pkg.; set aside. Beat egg yolks and 1/2 cup of the sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on high speed until thick and lemon colored. Add margarine; beat until light and fluffy. Add melted chocolate, orange zest and walnuts; mix well.

BEAT egg whites in small bowl with electric mixer on high speed until foamy. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Gently stir into chocolate mixture. Pour into prepared pan.

BAKE 35 to 40 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 min. Run small knife or spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; remove rim of pan. Gently loosen cake from bottom of pan with spatula; place cake on wire rack. Cool completely. Microwave jam in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 10 sec. Spread over top of cake. Melt remaining 1 oz. chocolate as directed on pkg.; drizzle over cake. Let stand until chocolate is firm.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise
Savor a serving of this indulgent special-occasion dessert that is perfect for family gatherings. One cake makes 12 servings.
Substitute
Vegetable oil spread can be used instead of margarine. For best results, use one that contains at least 70% vegetable oil.
Passover Celebrations
To prepare this recipe for Passover, select food products that are kosher for Passover as needed. Consult with your rabbi if you have any questions.
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Nutritional Information

Nutrition Information

Calories
 360
 26 g
 7 g
 105 mg
 170 mg
 31 g
 2 g
  Sugars
 25 g
Protein
 5 g
Vitamin A
 15 %DV
Vitamin C
 0 %DV
 2 %DV
Iron
 10 %DV
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