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Vegan Castagnaccio (Tuscan Chestnut Cake)

Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time45 mins

Vegan Castagnaccio (Tuscan Chestnut Cake)

  cup Raisinsdivided
 2 tbsp Fresh rosemary leaves
 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
 3 cups Chestnut floursifted
 1 ⅔ cups Lukewarm water
 2 tbsp Real maple syrupoptional - use more or less depending on level of sweetness desired
 ¼ cup Chopped walnuts
 ¼ cup Pine nuts
1

Soak the raisins and rosemary leaves in a small bowl of lukewarm water. Set aside

2

Preheat the oven to 180C (350F) and grease a 9” pie pan with one tablespoon olive oil (or non-stick cooking spray). Set aside.

3

In a large bowl, combine the chestnut flour, water, maple syrup, and remaining olive oil with a fork. Continue stirring until a smooth batter forms. If the batter is too thick, add another tablespoon or two of water to thin slightly.

4

Drain the raisins and rosemary leaves and pat dry. Add half of the raisins, walnuts, and pine nuts to the batter and stir to combine.

5

Pour the batter into the pie pan and spread with a spatula to form a smooth, uniform layer. Evenly distribute the rosemary and remaining raisins, walnuts, and pine nuts on top of the batter.

6

Place pan on the middle shelf of the pre-heated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is dried and starting to crack.

7

Remove from oven and cool slightly before cutting into thin slices and serving.