Marron Layer Cake

A delectable combination of chestnuts, chocolate, and yellow layer cake that makes a great birthday surprise!

• Calories: 286 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup white wine
• ¾ cup sweetened chestnut puree
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate
• 3 tablespoons cream
• 8 marrons glaces (candied chestnuts)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round layer cake pans.

Step 2

Beat eggs and white sugar together with an electric mixer. Add oil, wine, flour, salt, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.

Step 3

Pour batter into pans and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes or until cake tests done.

Step 4

Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes. Turn them out on wire rack and let cool for at least 2 to 3 hours before frosting.

Step 5

Using a cake slicer or a serrated knife cut each layer in half lengthwise. Arrange one layer on serving dish and spread with one third of the chestnut puree, top with second layer spread 1/3 of chestnut puree on top, top with third layer and spread remaining chestnut puree. Arrange last layer on top and set cake aside.

Step 6

To Make Icing: Melt butter and chocolate together in the top part of a double boiler. Once melted remove from heat and whisk in cream, confectioners' sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour warm chocolate icing over top of cake and garnish with whole candied chestnuts.