Chestnut cake

For some reason, chestnuts are not that popular in U.S. And to me, nothing says winter like chestnuts. I grew up in a town that had street vendors selling fire roasted chestnuts during winter. To me they are nostalgic street food. Just the smell of them brings back so many memories for me. Snowflakes, roasted chestnuts, mulled wine, fireplace, friends... With record breaking low temperatures in Chicago, this cake was my first choice. Its so light, aromatic, creamy, it's really wonderful. The…

Chestnut cake is an amazing Fall recipe that will surprise your guests. It is easy and uses canned chestnut puree.

Quick, tasty and easy homemade cake with chestnut flour and an inner layer of jam...

Chestnut cake is an amazing Fall recipe that will surprise your guests. It is easy and uses canned chestnut puree.

A rich and fudgy, moist chocolate cake made with olive oil, with layers of creamy chestnut chocolate mousse. It's topped with a layer of dark chocolate ganache.

For a delicate alternative to Christmas cake, or for a beautifully indulgent treat at any time, this Maple Layer Cake with Chestnut Cream from baker, food writer and author Edd Kimber is a winner. The sponges for this magical genoise layer cake can be made a day ahead, then cooled and wrapped well, and the caramel can be made a day ahead and chilled. Decorate with roasted chestnuts and edible gold leaf – and for extra wow factor, top with mini meringues as well, if you like.

If you like chestnuts you're in for a treat with this Italian chestnut cake. It has a crunchy nutty top and a satisfyingly fudgy bottom. In fact it's more fudge-like than cake-like. Castagnaccio, is a very simple bake subtly infused with honey and rosemary. As it's both dairy and egg-free, it's very nearly vegan. Perfect for autumn and the Christmas holiday season. #ChestnutRecipes #ChestnutCake

Adapted from 'Gâteau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes,' by Aleksandra Crapanzano. In her headnote, Crapanzano describes this cake as “gluten-free but quite decadent.” We’d call it simply delicious, the kind of cake you could eat for breakfast with coffee, in the afternoon with tea or after dinner. Leave it plain, and it’s nicely rustic, or dress it up with powdered sugar, or — as Crapanzano suggests — with a dollop of whipped cream mixed with crème fraîche. The cake calls for…

A simple and delicious chestnut cake using sweetened chestnut purée, with the addition of chocolate chips for extra indulgence. A recipe using Clément Faugier Chestnut Cream.

Looking for a delicious and creative way to use up that extra nog? This cake is the perfect treat to make for friends and family during the holiday season.