Chocolate Chestnut Cake Recipe

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Chocolate Chestnut Cake
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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
265
Calories
Total time
40
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Make cake:
  2. 1. Position one oven rack in center of oven. Position second oven rack in bottom third of oven. Heat oven to 350°F. Generously butter bottom and sides of 8-inch springform pan. Line bottom with parchment paper and butter paper.
  3. 2. Melt chocolate in microwave safe bowl on high for 45 to 60 seconds. Stir until smooth.
  4. 3. Mash chestnut puree with a fork to loosen texture.
  5. 4. In medium bowl with an electric mixer beat yolks with 1/2 cup sugar at high speed for 3 to 5 minutes, until light and fluffy. In large bowl with whisk attachment, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in remaining sugar using a whisk or clean rubber spatula 30 to 60 seconds. Add chestnut puree to egg yolk mixture and mix at low speed until combined. Fold in melted chocolate until combined. Gently fold in egg whites by hand.
  6. 5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack before removing from pan.
  7. ....................................................................................................................
  8. Make icing:
  9. Melt chocolate in microwave safe bowl on high for 45 to 60 seconds; stir until smooth. Whisk in egg yolk and butter. Stir for 1 minute; set aside. Whisk together rum, sugar and cream. Fold into chocolate mixture in three separate additions, gently stirring after each addition. Using a spatula, spread icing on top and sides of cake. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 264.89 Kcal (1109 kJ)
Calories from fat 82.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.2g 14%
Cholesterol 131.64mg 44%
Sodium 63.06mg 3%
Potassium 215.72mg 5%
Total Carbs 42.26g 14%
Sugars 30.78g 123%
Dietary Fiber 3.31g 13%
Protein 5.93g 12%
Vitamin C 12.2mg 20%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 40.5mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 232.52 Kcal (974 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.07g 14%
Cholesterol 115.56mg 44%
Sodium 55.36mg 3%
Potassium 189.36mg 5%
Total Carbs 37.09g 14%
Sugars 27.02g 123%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 13%
Protein 5.21g 12%
Vitamin C 10.7mg 20%
Iron 1.4mg 9%
Calcium 35.6mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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