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Chestnut Delight
A small moist chestnut cake, flavored with cream and almonds, baked in 8 cm rings, glazed with a shiny sugar‑water icing and decorated with a tip of candied chestnut. Ideal for autumn celebrations or as a centerpiece of a pastry buffet.
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Critical Success Points
- • Initial baking (step 10) – check the centre doneness and colour.
- • Glaze and set the icing (step 12) – the 20‑second time is crucial to avoid burning the glaze.
Safety Warnings
- • Handle the hot oven (180 °C then 220 °C) with kitchen gloves.
- • The boiling glaze liquid can cause burns; pour it away from you.
- • Use a fine knife carefully to detach the rings.
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