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Portuguese Chestnut Cake (Bolo de Castanhas) Recipe

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

Preparation time 10 min
Cooking Time 30 min
Ready In 40 min
Level of DifficultyVery Easy
Servings8

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
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
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Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C or 350°F.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, the dark chocolate and the sugar. Stir it well as it melts.
  3. 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.
  4. Stir it well until it is mixed evenly and then pour it into a greased baking mold.
  5. Bake in the oven for about 25-30 minutes or until slightly browned on top.
  6. Let it cool for about 5 to 10 minutes, remove from the mold and serve.

Recipe & Photo Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com

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