How to make Tuscan Castagnaccio (Chestnut Flour Cake)

chestnut flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is lower in carbs, while all-purpose flour is more widely available.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds are lower in calories and pumpkin seeds are more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking dish with extra-virgin olive oil.

In a bowl, combine chestnut flour and water.

Stir in extra-virgin olive oil until the mixture is smooth.

Fold in chopped walnuts, pine nuts, and raisins.

Pour the batter into the greased baking dish.

Sprinkle rosemary and additional nuts on top.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are set and the top is slightly cracked.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

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