Low Fat Chestnut Cake
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with this delightful Low Fat Chestnut Cake, a guilt-free dessert that's perfect for chestnut lovers. This recipe features creamy chestnut puree, honey, and unsweetened applesauce for natural sweetness, paired with light egg whites and low-fat milk to keep it airy and moist. With chopped chestnuts folded in for added texture, this cake delivers a rich, nutty flavor in every bite while staying low in fat. Easy to prepare in under an hour, it's ideal for festive gatherings or as a wholesome treat with your afternoon coffee. Enjoy it plain or lightly dusted with powdered sugar for a subtly elegant finish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams chestnut puree
- 150 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 120 milliliters low-fat milk
- 4 large egg whites
- 80 grams honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 100 grams unsweetened applesauce
- 50 grams chopped chestnuts
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with a bit of cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the chestnut puree, low-fat milk, egg whites, honey, vanilla extract, and applesauce until smooth.
In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet chestnut mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the chopped chestnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure even baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust lightly with confectioner's sugar if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1587 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.3 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 2409 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 339.1 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 109.2 g | ||
| Protein | 42.7 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2358 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
