A Cozy Day in Our Village: Chestnut Cake, Bay Leaves & A Sunset by the Sea

chestnut flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while all-purpose is more accessible.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds are lower in calories and cost.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds provide healthy fats and are often cheaper.

Boil chestnuts until soft.

Chop the boiled chestnuts.

Add 1 tablespoon of honey to the mixture.

Add almond powder to the mixture, more is better.

Mix the ingredients together for the cake.

Place the cake in the oven for 40 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens