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Chocolate chestnut cake decorated with dark chocolate and walnuts
Rich and spicy winter chestnut cake recipe

Chocolate Chestnut Cake

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Chestnut is the 'grain' of winter. Its starchy texture creates dense, substantial cakes. In this recipe, chestnut puree adds not just flavor but texture to the batter, complemented by the oiliness of walnuts. This is a rich, filling cake, true comfort food for cold days.
🕒 Prep Time 1 hr
🍳 Cook Time 35 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 400 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Potato masher or fork (for chestnut)
  • Cake pan
  • Whisk

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Tree Nuts (Walnut, Chestnut)

Instructions

1 ✓

Mash the chestnut puree with a fork until loose.

Tip: If left in a block, it will remain lumpy in the batter.
2 ✓

Mix the chestnut and ground walnuts into the butter cake base. Mix flour with baking powder and alternate adding it with the milk.

Tip: Walnut oil helps prevent the chestnut batter from drying out.
3 ✓

Bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 35 minutes. Check with a toothpick, as dense batter bakes slower.

Tip: If the top browns but the center is raw, cover with foil.
4 ✓

Fill and coat with sweetened whipped cream. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings and extra chestnut.

Tip: Chestnut and cream are a classic pair, and the bitterness of the chocolate balances the sweetness.

Recipe FAQ

The batter was too thick.
Chestnuts absorb a lot of moisture (high starch). If the batter seems too dry, add a splash of milk before baking.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 10 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 9 oz Chestnut Puree (sweetened)
  • 1/2 cup Ground Walnuts
  • 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Confectioners' Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 oz Dark Chocolate (shaved)