Chestnut Cake with Coffee Glaze

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chestnut puree
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup flour
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 stick of butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brewed coffee
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine chestnut puree, milk, flour, eggs, sugar, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well-combined and smooth in texture.
3. Add softened butter and mix until incorporated.
4. Lightly grease a 9-inch cake pan, pour the batter into the pan.
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
6. While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze. In a mixing bowl, whisk together brewed coffee and powdered sugar until smooth.
7. Remove the cake from the oven and cool for 10 minutes. Then, turn it over onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
8. Once the cake has cooled, pour the coffee glaze over the surface of the cake.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Verdict:

This chestnut cake is a perfect blend of nutty and sweet flavors. The coffee glaze gives it an extra boost of flavor and a nice caffeine kick. The cake is moist and tender and is a great dessert for any occasion.

Serving Suggestions:

This cake can be served with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It pairs well with a hot cup of coffee or tea. You can also garnish it with roasted chestnuts or chocolate shavings.