📖 Chestnut cake
Chestnut cake is an amazing Fall recipe that will surprise your guests. It is easy and uses canned chestnut puree.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Servings: 12 squares
Calories: 79kcal
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup chestnut spread
- 20 cl milk ¾ of a cup or 7oz
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar optional
Pre-heat the oven to 385F.
In a small bowl, melt the butter in the microwave (20 seconds increments).
In a large bowl, pour the wet ingredients: eggs, melted butter, chestnut spread and milk (and sugar if you choose to add some). Mix well until smooth.
Add progressively the flour and the baking powder, mix until smooth.
Pour the batter in an oven mold,previously greased if necessary.
Bake for 30 minutes or when the tip of your knife comes out dry when you pick your cake in the middle.
Note:
- if you like sweeter cake, you can add granulated sugar.Â
- Store in an air-tight container for a 3-4 days.Â
- Use store-bought chestnut purée or homemade.Â
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Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg