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Kastanien-Kuchen mit Schokolade

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 450
Enjoy a rich and fluffy chestnut cake topped with melted dark chocolate, perfect for special occasions or cozy afternoons.

Ingredients

Dried ingredients

  • 120 g Kastanienmehl
  • 0.5 Päckchen Backpulver
  • 4 Eier Eier (M)
  • 80 g Zucker ((70 + 1 EL))
  • 80 g Butter
  • 1 Prise Vanillepulver
  • 30-35 g kandierte Kastanien Bruchstücke
  • 200-250 g Zartbitterschokolade (Guanaja Noir)

Instructions 

  • Separate eggs; beat egg whites with 1 EL sugar until stiff.
  • Whisk egg yolks with vanilla and remaining sugar until pale.
  • Melt butter; fold into egg yolk mixture. Mix chestnut flour with baking powder, sift, and fold into eggs. Gently fold in egg whites three times. Add candied chestnuts.
  • Grease a baking pan with butter and dust with chestnut flour. Pour in batter and bake at 180°C for 35-40 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate; pour over cooled cake. Chill until chocolate sets.

Notes

Use high-quality dark chocolate for best flavor.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Keyword: chestnut, Chocolate