Chestnut and Chocolate Cake

The chestnut and chocolate cake is a delicious dessert that combines the rich, earthy flavor of chestnuts with the delightfully decadent taste of chocolate. Here is a recipe for you:

Ingredients

• 200 g of boiled and peeled chestnuts
• 100 g of sugar
• 100 g of melted butter
• 200 g of dark chocolate
• 3 eggs
• A pinch of salt
• Unsweetened cocoa powder (for the surface)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
2. In a blender, blend the boiled chestnuts with the sugar until you get a smooth cream.
3. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave and incorporate it into the chestnut and sugar mixture.
4. Add the melted butter and mix well until the mixture is smooth.
5. Separate the yolks from the egg whites. Add the yolks to the mixture and stir until you get an even batter.
6. Whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt and gently fold them into the mixture to avoid deflating them.
7. Pour the batter into a buttered and floured cake tin or lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for about 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool before dusting with unsweetened cocoa powder.

Interesting Facts

Chestnut and chocolate cake is a classic in mountainous areas where chestnuts are a staple food. It is often enriched with liqueurs or spices such as cinnamon, to enhance its autumnal flavor. It is quite a rich and satisfying cake, ideal as an after-meal dessert or for an energy-boosting snack.

I wish you fun in preparing this delicious cake!