Nut-Free Chestnut Cake
Delightfully rich and moist, this Nut-Free Chestnut Cake is the perfect treat for anyone looking to enjoy the earthy, subtly sweet flavor of chestnuts without any added nuts! Made with creamy chestnut purée, buttery richness, and a touch of vanilla, this cake delivers an irresistible balance of delicate sweetness and hearty texture. Ideal for gatherings or special occasions, this recipe combines simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, eggs, and baking powder to create a cake that's both elegant and easy to prepare. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and a golden bake time of 45 minutes, this nut-free dessert is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it plain for a cozy tea-time pairing or dress it up with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream for a show-stopping finish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams cooked chestnuts
- 180 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 150 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 120 milliliters milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
In a food processor, blend the cooked chestnuts until smooth to make a chestnut puree. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the vanilla extract and chestnut puree until well combined.
Alternately add flour mixture and milk to the creamed mixture in batches, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3162 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.8 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.7 g | 414% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 901 mg | 300% | |
| Sodium | 2921 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 413.8 g | 150% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.4 g | ||
| Protein | 50.6 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 3503 mg | 75% | |
*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.
