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Chocolate Chestnut Castagnaccio Cake
LE RICETTE DI MICOLDescription
The Castagnaccio is a typical chestnut flour cake of the Apennines of Piedmont, Liguria, Tuscany, Emilia Romagna. It is a typical autumn dish that is featuring a dough made with chestnut flour, water, olive oil, pine nuts and raisins. Local variations include the addition of other ingredients such as rosemary, orange peels, fennel seeds, dried fruit, and cocoa. The ideal accompaniment for this chestnut cake are chestnut ricotta or chestnut honey, the new wine, or sweet wines such as vin santo.
Ingredients
- 400 grams chestnut flour
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 60 grams cocoa (bittersweet, powdered)
- 30 grams dark chocolate chips
- pine nuts
- raisins
- 1 oz. marsala wine
- 150 mL warm water
- 150 mL milk
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- salt
- rosemary
Directions
- Soak a handful of raisins in warm water for approximately 10 minutes
- Place the flour and the cocoa in a large bowl, add the sugar and stir with a whisk to combine.
- Gradually add the water and the milk, stirring to eliminate any lumps.
NutritionView More
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Calories870Calories from Fat590 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Fat66g102% |
Saturated Fat9g45% |
Trans Fat |
Cholesterol<5mg1% |
Sodium230mg10% |
Potassium1200mg34% |
Protein28g |
Calories from Fat590 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Carbohydrate58g19% |
Dietary Fiber19g76% |
Sugars27g |
Vitamin A4% |
Vitamin C4% |
Calcium40% |
Iron45% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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