Marron Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Marron Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups white sugar; 4 eggs; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup white wine; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup sweetened chestnut puree; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate; 3 tablespoons cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 8 marrons glaces (candied chestnuts)

Servings: persons

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

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round layer cake pans.
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.
3
Pour batter into pans and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes or until cake tests done.
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.
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.
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.

2173

kcal

Calories

117

Fat

258

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups white sugar, 4 eggs, 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup white wine, and more.

Yes, Marron Layer Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Marron Layer Cake

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