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Super Easy Chestnut Cake

My Super Easy Chestnut Cake is just that: super easy to make in your Thermomix. Just pop 6 little ingredients i the bowl, mix for a minute, bake for 25 minutes and hey presto! In less than a half hour there you are with a fork in your hand ;-)
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time26 minutes
Course: Cake, Dessert, Snacks, TIY
Cuisine: French
Keyword: cake, chestnuts, gluten-free, lactose-free, Thermomix
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Madame Thermomix

Equipment

  • TM31, TM5 or TM6
  • cake tin with removable bottom

Ingredients

  • 1 tin or jar whole cooked and peeled chestnuts 400 g to 500 g drained weight
  • 150 g sugar
  • 180 g butter salted or unsalted, cut into chunks
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Put the chestnuts in your Thermomix bowl and mix 30 seconds/Speed 5. Scrape sides of bowl with spatula.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix 30 seconds/Speed 7.
  • Pour batter into your buttered cake tin and bake 25 to 30 minutes at 200° C.
  • Serve warn or cold with whipped cream, custard or just a good cup of coffee or tea.

Notes

Recipe adapted for Thermomix by Madame Thermomix.
Original recipe in French (tradition mixing methods) here:
https://www.750g.com/gateau-aux-marrons-r15258.htm