CHESTNUT FLOUR CAKE: CASTAGNACCIO
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the raisins in a ramekin of water to soften for 20 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift the chestnut flour. Add the sugar, orange zest, and pinch of salt, mix well and then gently start adding the water to the mix.
- Using an electric hand mixer, beat the mixture well making sure to eliminate any lumps, then add 2 tablespoons olive oil, and half of the raisins and mix again.
- Lightly oil an 11-inch pie plate with 2-inch sides with olive oil and pour in the batter it should be no more than 1/3-inch thick. Sprinkle the cake with rosemary leaves, the remaining softened raisins, walnuts, and pine nuts. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and bake for about 40 minutes.
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James Wolfe
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chestnut flour, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The cake was moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.
charmaine joubert
[email protected]This cake is the perfect way to use up leftover chestnut flour. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Theresa Burch
[email protected]I made this cake for my Italian friend and she loved it! She said it reminded her of home.
Dia A7med
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar.
Deniece ByersBiggins
[email protected]I've never had castagnaccio before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a delicious and unique cake that I'll definitely be making again.
Laone Lopang
[email protected]This recipe is very easy to follow and the cake turned out delicious! I love the nutty flavor of the chestnut flour.
Geetanjali gahatraj
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my castagnaccio turned out bitter. I think I might have used too much chestnut flour.
Sibusiso Mnguni
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. I'll definitely be making it again.
Felipe Ruiz
[email protected]This castagnaccio is the perfect fall dessert. It's warm, comforting, and satisfying. I love serving it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Kanyike Paul
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the pine nuts with chopped walnuts. The cake still turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, with a lovely nutty aroma.
Latonya Brothern
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The cake was incredibly moist and flavorful. I loved the combination of chestnut flour and pine nuts. I will definitely be making this again.
llazi llazi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my castagnaccio turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I'm disappointed with the results.
Nmp
[email protected]This castagnaccio was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would have liked it better if I had used a different type of flour, such as almond flour or coconut flour.
Muskan Pari
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of chestnut flour, but I'm so glad I did! The cake was surprisingly delicious. It had a lovely moist texture and a rich, nutty flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ann Ugoji
[email protected]This castagnaccio was a great success! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The cake was moist and flavorful, with a slightly sweet and nutty taste. I served it with a dollop of ricotta cheese and a drizzle of honey, and it was
BEJOY KHAN
[email protected]I've never cooked with chestnut flour before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The cake turned out beautifully, with a lovely golden crust and a tender, flavorful crumb. I'll definitely be making this again!
Iivari Oikarinen
[email protected]This castagnaccio recipe was a delightful surprise! The chestnut flour gave the cake a uniquely nutty flavor and a moist, dense texture. I served it with whipped cream and fresh berries, and it was a hit with my family.