🌰CHESTNUT CAKE

A Taste of Autumn

When cool autumn evenings arrive, there are few things better than a freshly baked chestnut cake.

Creamy, aromatic, and full of autumn flavors, it is perfect with a cup of tea or coffee while the leaves fall outside. 🌰🍂

Ingredients

• 250 g cooked chestnuts, peeled
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup ground almonds
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Optional: chopped chestnuts for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Blend or mash the cooked chestnuts until smooth.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla.
5. Mix in the chestnuts.
6. In another bowl, combine the flour, ground almonds, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
8. Pour into a greased cake pan and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool and decorate with chopped chestnuts and a light dusting of powdered sugar.

Enjoy a slice of autumn. 🍂🌰