CHESTNUT COFFEE CAKE

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Provided by Amanda Rockman

Categories     Cake     Dessert     Bake     Chestnut     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Streusel:
1/2 cup almond flour or meal
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" pieces
Chestnut filling:
1/2 cup coarsely chopped vacuum packed or jarred roasted chestnuts
3 tablespoons light brown sugar, divided
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Cake:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Streusel:
  • Combine almond flour, sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt in a small bowl. Work in butter with your fingers until mixture holds together when pinched but is still crumbly; cover and chill.
  • Chestnut filling:
  • Cook chestnuts, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons water in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until pan is almost dry and chestnuts are coated in syrup, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool. Toss in cocoa and remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar.Cook chestnuts, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons water in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until pan is almost dry and chestnuts are coated in syrup, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool. Toss in cocoa and remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar.
  • Cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°. Butter pan and line bottom with a round of parchment paper; butter parchment and flour pan. Whisk baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 2 cups flour in a medium bowl.
  • Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat sugar and 1/2 cup butter until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating to blend between additions. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients. Scrape half of batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle chestnut filling over; top with remaining batter, then streusel.
  • Place pan on a rimmed baking sheet and bake cake until top is golden brown and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 45-55 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cake cool before unmolding.

Akhas Mia
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Overall, this was a good coffee cake. I would make it again.


shah nawaz baloch
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The chestnut filling was a bit too gritty for my taste.


Phulmohad Ansari
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's a great coffee cake for a special occasion.


babu rumi
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This cake was a little dry, but the flavor was still good.


Tabahe 7225
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I loved the streusel topping on this cake! It added a nice crunch and flavor.


Amungu Leonard
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


md suroj mia s
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The recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfect! I will definitely be making this again.


Aijaz Hussain
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the chestnut filling.


Ahtisham Rehman
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste.


Ed Regis
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I'm not a fan of coffee cake, but I loved this recipe! The chestnut filling was especially good.


Tendai Sumburero
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This cake was easy to make and turned out delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


imran jutt
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I thought the chestnut filling was a bit too sweet, but the cake itself was very good.


Debra Valente
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This cake was a little dry for my taste.


Samrat Sk
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I made this cake for a brunch party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Umar Baloch
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The streusel topping was especially good.


Md Shojib
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I'm not a big fan of chestnuts, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The cake was amazing, and the chestnut filling was surprisingly delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


SmoothBoi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so moist and fluffy, and the chestnut filling was delicious. My family loved it!


The Science World Pashto
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This chestnut coffee cake was a delightful treat! The cake was moist and flavorful, with a perfect crumb. The chestnut filling was rich and creamy, and the streusel topping added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again!