Chestnut Pound Cake

This rich, comforting Chestnut Pound Cake pairs perfectly with your morning coffee or afternoon tea.

Most traditional pound cakes feel heavy. Instead, this recipe separates the eggs and folds in whipped egg whites. This technique creates a light, beautifully buttery texture. Sweet, roasted chestnut pieces pack every single bite. Each slice offers a cozy warmth for any season.

Add an island-inspired twist to your morning routine. Find the complete ingredient list and instructions on the Cooking Hawaiian Style Chestnut Pound Cake Recipe.

Use premium cake flour to get the perfect rise and texture. To understand how standard baking ratios define this dessert style, read about the traditional Pound Cake on Wikipedia.

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Chestnut Pound Cake

I love to eat this buttery, roasted chestnut cake.  It is the perfect breakfast companion with a nice cup of coffee or tea!

Posted By: K. Taako

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Bread, Dessert

Cuisine Hawaii, Hawaiian

Servings 1

Calories 1029 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 7 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs separated (yolks in 1 bowl, whites in another bowl)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup cake flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup roasted chestnuts sliced or chopped

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line baking loaf pan with waxed or parchment paper.
• Sift flour and baking powder and set aside.
• Beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy.  Add egg yolks one at a time and continue to beat for 1 minute. 
• In a different bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add sugar and salt and beat until stiff peaks form.
• Slowly fold egg whites into butter/egg mixture. Fold in half of the flour mixture, remaining egg white, then remaining flour. Fold mixture without over mixing. Fold in chestnuts.  
• Pour batter into baking pan and bake for 15 minutes, then turn heat down to 325 and bake for 30-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.

Nutrition

Calories: 1029kcalCarbohydrates: 205gProtein: 23gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 339mgSodium: 471mgPotassium: 771mgFiber: 2gSugar: 127gVitamin A: 668IUVitamin B1: 0.2mgVitamin B5: 2mgVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 372mgIron: 4mg

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