Comments on: 7 Layer Passover Cake (Matzo Sponge Cake with Poppyseed Buttercream) https://www.zoebakes.com/2013/03/21/7-layer-cake-for-passover-matzo-sponge-cake-with-poppyseed-buttercream/ eat dessert first Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:36:38 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Zina https://www.zoebakes.com/2013/03/21/7-layer-cake-for-passover-matzo-sponge-cake-with-poppyseed-buttercream/#comment-1087480 Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:40:12 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=5567#comment-1087480 5 stars
Wow! This turned out really great! My family loved it. I added instant coffee to the soaking syrup instead of orange zest for a mocha twist. I only needed to use 1/2 of the syrup (I didn’t want to over soak the cake) so next time I will only make 1/2.Thank you for a new addition to our Passover holiday.

]]> By: Stephani from The ZoeBakes Team https://www.zoebakes.com/2013/03/21/7-layer-cake-for-passover-matzo-sponge-cake-with-poppyseed-buttercream/#comment-1045436 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 00:51:51 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=5567#comment-1045436 In reply to Wendy.

Hi Wendy! Depending on how chocolatey you want it, you could go up to about 8 oz. of chocolate. Enjoy!

]]> By: Stephani from The ZoeBakes Team https://www.zoebakes.com/2013/03/21/7-layer-cake-for-passover-matzo-sponge-cake-with-poppyseed-buttercream/#comment-1045394 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:58:15 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=5567#comment-1045394 In reply to Jessica.

Hi Jessica! In the notes of the recipe it mentions you’ll need to make this recipe twice for a large cake because it’s too much for a 5 quart mixer to do all at once. Since it’s easy to miss this note, we’re going to revise the recipe and make it more clear. Thank you for calling this out!

]]> By: Wendy https://www.zoebakes.com/2013/03/21/7-layer-cake-for-passover-matzo-sponge-cake-with-poppyseed-buttercream/#comment-1045301 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:38:59 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=5567#comment-1045301 If I omit the poppy seeds and do all buttercream how much melted chocolate would I need. Looks like since 6oz. if what’s required for two thirds of the frosting, so how much chocolate will the entire mix need. Hopefully I’ll hear back within the next couple of days since I’ll be making this for Saturday evening. Thanks!

]]> By: Jessica https://www.zoebakes.com/2013/03/21/7-layer-cake-for-passover-matzo-sponge-cake-with-poppyseed-buttercream/#comment-1044264 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:26:20 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=5567#comment-1044264 Hi Zoe! Clarification: for the sponge cakes, am I dividing the ingredients above into 2 batches to accommodate the large size, or am I doubling the measurements above?

]]> By: Sharlene https://www.zoebakes.com/2013/03/21/7-layer-cake-for-passover-matzo-sponge-cake-with-poppyseed-buttercream/#comment-1043578 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:30:17 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=5567#comment-1043578 Thank you for your response. Another question is how long in advance can the buttercream be refrigerated before decorating the cake?

]]> By: Stephani from The ZoeBakes Team https://www.zoebakes.com/2013/03/21/7-layer-cake-for-passover-matzo-sponge-cake-with-poppyseed-buttercream/#comment-1043571 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:00:23 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=5567#comment-1043571 In reply to Sharlene.

Hi Sharlene! Yes, it should do well being frozen. Just wrap before decorating and do the buttercream at the last minute. Enjoy!

]]> By: Sharlene https://www.zoebakes.com/2013/03/21/7-layer-cake-for-passover-matzo-sponge-cake-with-poppyseed-buttercream/#comment-1043524 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 18:55:47 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=5567#comment-1043524 can this be frozen after it’s been assembled?

]]> By: zoe https://www.zoebakes.com/2013/03/21/7-layer-cake-for-passover-matzo-sponge-cake-with-poppyseed-buttercream/#comment-832478 Thu, 15 Feb 2018 05:09:53 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=5567#comment-832478 In reply to Korena.

Hi Korena,

Yes, I believe you can just swap out the matzo meal and potato starch with flour. I would suggest going with a cake flour, since it has a higher starch content than All-purpose.It may have a slightly different texture to the cake, but it will be lovely.

Thanks, Zoë

]]> By: Korena https://www.zoebakes.com/2013/03/21/7-layer-cake-for-passover-matzo-sponge-cake-with-poppyseed-buttercream/#comment-830202 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 02:09:11 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=5567#comment-830202 Hi Zoe, this looks spectacular! I wonder if the sponge cake could be modified to use regular flour rather than matzo cake meal and potato starch? Would it be a straight substitution of flour for the matzo meal, or for both the matzo meal and the potato starch? Could corn starch be used instead of the potato?

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