Description

Castagnaccio is a traditional Tuscan chestnut cake that is rich in flavor and perfect for a cozy dessert. Made with chestnut flour, olive oil, pine nuts, and sweet wine-soaked raisins, this rustic cake offers a unique combination of nutty and sweet flavors.

Ingredients

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Raisin Mixture:

1/2 Cup Raisins
1/2 Cup Sweet Wine

Cake Batter:

4 Cups Chestnut Flour
2 to 3 Cups Water
6 Tablespoons Olive Oil
4 Tablespoons Pine Nuts
1 Teaspoon Finely Chopped Candied Orange
Pinch of Salt

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9-inch spring-form pan.
Prepare Raisin Mixture: Boil raisins and sweet wine in a saucepan, let it plump for 10 minutes, then drain.
Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine chestnut flour, olive oil, candied orange, salt, raisins, and water.
Create Batter: Whisk until smooth, adjusting water for batter consistency.
Bake: Pour batter into pan, top with pine nuts, drizzle with oil, and bake for about 45 minutes.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 280
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg