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Moist Chestnut Purée Cake

Recipe by JustInCooking

A very moist and lightly sweet cake made with unsweetened chestnut purée, butter, eggs and a hint of vanilla. Easy to prepare, it bakes at a low temperature to retain all its moisture. Ideal for dessert or a snack, it can be served plain or dusted with powdered sugar.

EasyFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
31m
Prep
35m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 16m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$5.15
Total cost
$0.64
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Do not overheat the butter when melting
  • Achieve a thick foam when whisking the eggs and sugar
  • Do not over‑work the batter after adding the flour
  • Low‑temperature baking (150 °C) to ensure moistness

Safety Warnings

  • Melted butter is very hot; handle with care.
  • The oven reaches 150 °C; wear kitchen gloves.
  • The knife blade can be hot; let it cool slightly before touching.

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