AnnaMaria Cake

AnnaMaria Cake – A Traditional Delight with Chestnut Cake Base

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 35-40 minutes
Total time: 60 minutes
Servings: 8

If you're looking for a quick and delicious dessert, the AnnaMaria Cake will delight you with its rich flavors and moist texture. This cake with a chestnut base is a simple yet satisfying recipe, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself. Inherited from grandparents, this cake brings a touch of tradition to every slice.

Ingredients:
- 4 egg yolks
- 150g sugar
- 100ml olive oil (or vegetable oil for a milder taste)
- 100g butter
- 200ml milk
- 200g chestnut flour
- 1 packet of baking powder (about 10g)
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: walnuts or almonds for decoration

Step 1: Preparing the ingredients
Start by gathering all the necessary ingredients. Make sure the yolks are fresh and the butter is at room temperature to melt evenly. If you want a stronger flavor, you can use extra virgin olive oil, but for a more delicate taste, opt for vegetable oil.

Step 2: Preparing the mixture
In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until you obtain a fluffy, light-colored mixture. Gradually add the olive oil, continuously mixing to incorporate the ingredients well. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, then add the milk and mix well. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then pour it into the egg and sugar mixture.

Step 3: Mixing the dry ingredients
In another bowl, sift the chestnut flour together with the baking powder and a pinch of salt. This step is essential to avoid lumps. Start incorporating the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, gently mixing with a spatula until you obtain a smooth batter.

Step 4: Baking
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 24 cm diameter cake pan with parchment paper or grease it with butter and sprinkle with flour. Pour the batter into the pan and level the surface with a spatula. Bake the cake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 5: Cooling and serving
Once the cake is baked, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it and let it cool completely on a wire rack. It is delicious both warm and cold. You can decorate it with toasted walnuts or almonds for an elegant look and a crunchy texture.

Serving suggestion:
The AnnaMaria Cake pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a caramel sauce, which will add a touch of sweetness and a contrast of textures. You can also serve it with a warm drink, such as herbal tea or flavored coffee, to complete the culinary experience.

Possible variations:
If you want to experiment, you can add a few tablespoons of cocoa to the batter for a more chocolatey cake or add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for an extra flavor boost. You can also replace some of the chestnut flour with almond flour for a richer texture.

Enjoy every slice of AnnaMaria Cake and delight in the compliments from your loved ones! This simple recipe will bring joy to your every day.

 Ingredients: Chestnut cake base: 300g chestnut flour, 375ml milk, 4 eggs, 45g butter, 75g sugar, 75g raisins, 100g walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 packet baking powder, 1 orange (zest), 1 lemon (zest), vanilla essence. Peach mousse: 400g canned peaches, 200g whipped cream, 3 sheets gelatin, vanillin or one packet vanilla sugar. Chestnut and cocoa mousse: 300g natural chestnut cream in a jar, 40g bitter cocoa, 100g powdered sugar, 4 tablespoons cognac, 150g whipped cream.