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Italian Castagnaccio
A Tuscan chestnut flour cake baked with olive oil, walnuts, pine nuts, raisins, and rosemary.
Easy⏱️ 44 min📖 1 min readServes 8~260 kcal🇮🇹 Italian🌍 Full translation
12 min prep 32 min cook
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 44 min- Prep12 min
- Cooking32 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Ground chestnut
- 1.7 cup(~340 ml) Water
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil
For the topping
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Walnut kernels
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Pine nuts
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Raisins
For flavoring
- 1 sprig Fresh rosemary
General
- 1 pinch Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the raisins in hot water for 10 minutes and drain.
10 min10:00 - 2
Sift the ground chestnut and mix with salt.
- 3
Add the water gradually to make a smooth, pourable batter.
- 4
Mix half of the olive oil into the batter.
- 5
Pour the batter into a greased shallow tray.
- 6
Scatter the walnuts, pine nuts, raisins, and rosemary over the top.
- 7
Bake the castagnaccio at 190°C for 32 minutes, until the surface cracks.
32 min32:00 - 8
Rest for 20 minutes and slice.
20 min20:00
💡 Tip: Sift the chestnut flour mixture, any lumps create grainy pockets in the thin batter.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve castagnaccio at room temperature in slices with unsweetened tea or optional ricotta.
Nutrition (per serving)
~260
kcal calories
5
g protein
45
g carbs
7
g fat
Protein 8%Carbs 68%Fat 24%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Italian Castagnaccio make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Italian Castagnaccio take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 32 minutes; 44 minutes in total.Is Italian Castagnaccio difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Italian Castagnaccio have?
Approximately 260 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 45g, fat: 7g.Which allergens does Italian Castagnaccio contain?
This recipe contains Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Italian Castagnaccio belong to?
This recipe belongs to Italian cuisine.How many ingredients does Italian Castagnaccio need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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