Hungarian Chocolate Chestnut Torte (Gesztenye Torta)

The Hungarian Chocolate Chestnut Torte is a traditional dessert in Hungary, often enjoyed during the autumn season when chestnuts are harvested.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 190 minutes. Recipe for experienced cooks (high difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Hungarian Chocolate Chestnut Torte (Gesztenye Torta)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Hungarian Courses: Any, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Advanced Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Chestnut Puree
• 200 gram Dark Chocolate
• 200 gram Butter
• 1 cup Sugar
• 4 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Powdered Sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whipped Cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together over a pan of simmering water. Stir until smooth and then remove from heat.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until pale and thick.
4. Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly until well combined.
5. In another bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the chocolate mixture until just incorporated.
6. Gently fold in the chestnut puree until evenly mixed.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
9. Remove from the oven and allow the torte to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, dust the top of the torte with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 420kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 21g33%

Total Carbohydrate 54g18%

Sugars 32g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.