MARRON LAYER CAKE

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A delectable combination of chestnuts, chocolate, and yellow layer cake that makes a great birthday surprise!

Provided by Norae

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup white wine
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup sweetened chestnut puree
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate
3 tablespoons cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
8 marrons glaces (candied chestnuts)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round layer cake pans.
  • Beat eggs and white sugar together with an electric mixer. Add oil, wine, flour, salt, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Pour batter into pans and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes or until cake tests done.
  • Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes. Turn them out on wire rack and let cool for at least 2 to 3 hours before frosting.
  • Using a cake slicer or a serrated knife cut each layer in half lengthwise. Arrange one layer on serving dish and spread with one third of the chestnut puree, top with second layer spread 1/3 of chestnut puree on top, top with third layer and spread remaining chestnut puree. Arrange last layer on top and set cake aside.
  • To Make Icing: Melt butter and chocolate together in the top part of a double boiler. Once melted remove from heat and whisk in cream, confectioners' sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour warm chocolate icing over top of cake and garnish with whole candied chestnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 102.7 mg, Sugar 23.5 g

Mudsar Mughal
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This cake is amazing!


Sage Stone
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Yum!


Jakir Miah
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5 stars!


Ashley Neuendorf
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Delicious!


Oliva Ruiz
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This cake was easy to make and it turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Saman Lanka
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This cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was amazing. I would recommend adding some extra moisture to the batter.


Bidemi Olatunji
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I had some trouble getting the cake to rise evenly, but it still tasted great. I'll definitely try this recipe again.


Albert David
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the buttercream.


Shahzad Shahzad
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I'm not a huge fan of chestnuts, but I really enjoyed this cake. The buttercream was not too sweet and the cake was moist and fluffy.


Sthembile Mahlangu
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it. The end result is a stunning and delicious masterpiece.


Sadeed Ladi
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I made this cake for my birthday and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.


Kalkidan Girum
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This cake was absolutely delicious! The chestnut buttercream was the perfect complement to the moist and fluffy cake. I will definitely be making this again.