Chestnut Cake (Bolo de Castanhas) Recipe

This chestnut cake (Bolo de Castanhas), is a rich, flavorful and decadent cake that has just the right amount of sweetness and chocolate.

40 min 8 servings Very Easy Prep time 10 min Cooking Time 30 min

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Ingredients

1 cup of chestnuts, cooked, deshelled and chopped1 cup of sugar1 teaspoon of vanilla extract8 tablespoons of butter1/2 tablespoon of baking powder2 tablespoons of flour1 cup of dark chocolate1 pinch of salt6 eggs

Directions

Preheat the oven to 180°C or 350°F.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, the dark chocolate and the sugar. Stir it well as it melts.
Once it has reached a smooth and even consistency, pour it into a bowl and add the chopped chestnuts, salt, eggs, flour, vanilla extract, and baking powder.
Stir it well until it is mixed evenly and then pour it into a greased baking mold.
Bake in the oven for about 25-30 minutes or until slightly browned on top.
Let it cool for about 5 to 10 minutes, remove from the mold and serve.

Adapted from a Recipe by: easyportugueserecipes.com