Cinnamon Banana Matzo Cake

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Cinnamon Banana Matzo Cake is a delightful kosher treat perfect for Passover gatherings. This cake features the natural sweetness of ripe bananas paired with aromatic cinnamon, all enveloped in a light matzo base. Ideal for breakfast or dessert, it’s a versatile addition to any meal.

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Overview

This delightful Passover banana coffee cake combines the subtle sweetness of bananas with the warm spice of cinnamon, all nestled in a light and fluffy matzo cake. Perfect for serving warm or cold, this cake is a kosher treat that will be a hit at any gathering.

Diet Type

Kosher

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Gluten

Cuisine

Jewish

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1.25 Cups matzo cake meal, sifted
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) cream of tartar
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) baking soda
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 0.25 Cup butter, softened
• 1 Cup white sugar
• 1 Banana, mashed
• 1 Large egg
• 0.5 Cup milk
• 0.33 Cup brown sugar
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) ground cinnamon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
2. Sift together the matzo cake meal, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add the white sugar, beating until the mixture is fluffy.
4. Beat in the mashed banana and egg until well incorporated.
5. Add the matzo meal mixture in three batches, alternating with the milk, and beat the batter briefly after each addition.
6. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
7. Sprinkle the brown sugar and ground cinnamon evenly over the top of the batter.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or cold!

Enjoy your homemade Cinnamon Banana Matzo Cake!