Moist Chestnut Cream Cake

Moist Chestnut Cream Cake is a easy French recipe that serves 8. 366 calories per serving. Recipe by Philippe's Kitchen on YouTube.

Prep: 23 min | Cook: 40 min | Total: 1 hr 18 min

Cost: $6.91 total, $0.86 per serving

Ingredients

  • 350 g Chestnut cream (No chunks, very smooth)
  • 100 g Brown sugar (Can be replaced with white sugar)
  • 3 Eggs (At room temperature)
  • 120 g Butter (Softened, not melted)
  • 150 g All-purpose flour (Sift if possible)
  • 2 c. à soupe Rum (Optional, adds a subtle aroma)
  • 1 sachet Baking powder (Approximately 10 g)
  • 1 pincée Salt (Preferably fine)
  • 10 g Powdered sugar (For final decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the pan

    Preheat the oven to 150 °C. Grease the 22 cm pan with butter then lightly flour it.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 150°C

  2. Whisk the eggs with sugar and salt

    In the bowl, crack the 3 eggs, add the brown sugar (or white sugar) and the pinch of salt. Whisk vigorously until the mixture becomes frothy and pale.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Incorporate the softened butter

    Add the softened butter to the egg‑sugar mixture. Whisk until the butter is fully incorporated and the batter remains homogeneous.

    Time: PT3M

  4. Add the chestnut cream and rum

    Pour the chestnut cream directly into the bowl, then the rum (if used). Whisk until the batter is smooth.

    Time: PT2M

  5. Incorporate the baking powder

    Sprinkle the baking powder over the batter and mix quickly.

    Time: PT1M

  6. Add the flour

    Pour the sifted flour in one go. Mix with the whisk starting from the center, then increase speed until you obtain a homogeneous and slightly compact batter.

    Time: PT3M

  7. Pour the batter into the pan

    Transfer the batter into the greased pan, give a slight shake to distribute evenly, then smooth the surface with the spatula.

    Time: PT2M

  8. Bake

    Place the cake in the oven and bake for about 40 minutes. Check doneness by inserting the tip of a knife: it should come out slightly moist.

    Time: PT40M

    Temperature: 150°C

  9. Cool and unmold

    Remove the cake from the oven, let it warm for 5 minutes, then place a large plate over the pan and flip in one motion. Let cool completely on a rack.

    Time: PT5M

  10. Decorate and serve

    Dust with powdered sugar and add a few dollops of chestnut cream on top. Serve at room temperature.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
366
Protein
3.8 g
Carbohydrates
36 g
Fat
17 g
Fiber
1.2 g

Dietary info: Vegetarian, low-calorie

Allergens: eggs, gluten, milk (butter)

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Moist Chestnut Cream Cake

Recipe by Philippe's Kitchen

A moist and melting cake with chestnut cream, lightly flavored with rum (optional). Ideal for a snack or dessert, it is prepared in less than 30 minutes and baked gently at 150 °C for 40 minutes.

EasyFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
28m
Prep
40m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 18m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$6.91
Total cost
$0.86
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Whisk the eggs with sugar until a frothy mixture is obtained.
  • Incorporate the softened butter without melting it.
  • Do not over‑mix after adding the flour.
  • Gentle baking at 150 °C for 40 minutes.
  • Unmold the cake while still warm to avoid breaking.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven with kitchen gloves.
  • Raw eggs may contain salmonella; ensure the cake is fully cooked.
  • Rum is flammable; add it away from the oven flame.

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