Castagnaccio (Tuscan Chestnut Cake) Recipe

Name: Castagnaccio (Tuscan Chestnut Cake) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chestnut flour, sifted; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pinch fine sea salt; 1/2 cup raisins, soaked in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes, drained well, and squeezed of excess water; 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped; 1/3 cup pine nuts; 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary

Castagnaccio, a traditional Tuscan chestnut cake, makes a simple and flavorful Italian dessert perfect for autumn gatherings or holiday meals.

⭐ 4 (10 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 30 minTotal: 45 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Dessert Cake

Cuisine Tags:

Italian

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 F/190 C.
Combine chestnut flour in a large bowl with 2 cups warm water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and raisins, whisking until smooth.
Pour the batter into a greased round cake pan.
Distribute walnuts, pine nuts, rosemary, and the remaining olive oil over the top, then pat lightly.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until firm and lightly browned.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 289 kcal

Carbohydrate: 34 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 4 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 34 mg

Sugar: 8 g

Fat: 17 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g