Can Jews Eat Brownies During Passover?

Absolutely Passover brownies are a popular dessert choice as long as they follow kosher for Passover guidelines. That means no chametz (leavened grains like wheat, barley, or rye), and no standard flour. This recipe uses matzo cake meal , which is ground from already-baked matzo and considered kosher during Passover. As always, check that all ingredients are certified kosher for Passover, especially cocoa and nuts.

Can You Eat Cake During Passover?

Yesbut only if it's made with approved ingredients like potato starch, matzo meal, or nut flours. Traditional cakes with baking powder or flour are off-limits unless the baking powder is certified kosher for Passover (some authorities still avoid it). These Passover brownies work as a great flourless “cake” substitute and are so rich they often replace cake at our seders.

Can You Eat Chocolate for Passover?

Yes provided the chocolate or cocoa powder is certified kosher for Passover. Many brands add stabilizers or emulsifiers like soy lecithin, which may not meet holiday rules. Always read labels carefully. In this Passover brownies recipe, stick to unsweetened cocoa powder with reliable kosher certification.

Do Brownies Have Leaven in Them?

Typical brownies do contain leavening agents like baking powder or baking soda, which are not permitted during Passover. However, this recipe is made without leavening and relies on eggs for lift and structure. That’s what makes these Passover brownies both compliant and naturally delicious.

Passover Brownies Recipe – 1 Fudgy, Flourless & Amazing Passover Brownies Recipe Easy To Do

Name: Passover Brownies Recipe Easy To Do
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Jewish
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups white sugar; 5 large eggs; 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil; 1 ½ cups unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 ¼ cups matzo cake meal; 1 ¼ cups chopped walnuts (optional)

Description

Fudgy, flourless Passover brownies made with matzo cake meal. Rich chocolate flavor, kosher for Pesach, and easy to make.

Ingredients

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2 ½ cups white sugar

5 large eggs

1 ¼ cups vegetable oil

1 ½ cups unsweetened cocoa powder

1 ¼ cups matzo cake meal

1 ¼ cups chopped walnuts (optional)

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.

2. In a large bowl, beat the sugar and eggs with an electric mixer until fluffy.

3. Add the oil and beat until smooth.

4. Stir in cocoa powder and matzo cake meal until well combined.

5. Fold in walnuts or use them as a topping.

6. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes.

7. Check at 30 minutes. The top should be dry and edges pulling back.

8. Cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

For extra fudgy texture, do not overbake. Let brownies cool completely before slicing. You can omit the walnuts or top with kosher chocolate chips.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Jewish

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: 210
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 20mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg