You can tell it’s November by that particular smell of winter approaching. The nights start at 4 PM, and it’s harder to get up in the morning.
So now is the time, probably more than any other month, when we want to stay inside, put on the lights, and veg out at home.
But weโre also entering the season of the chestnuts, which means itโs time to reveal some of the magical properties of this fruit and the perfect time to bake a Chestnut marble bundt cake.
History
Chestnuts have grown since about 2000 BCE and were carried by the armies of Alexander the Great and the later Roman armies. These armies planted chestnuts in their wake, helping the European variety spread from its native Asia Minor to all over Europe.
Chestnuts have been a popular and frequently used remedy and beautifier in folk medicine for centuries.
Why carry chestnuts in the pocket
In addition to being a valuable and tasty natural remedy, chestnuts are believed to have magical properties.
My mom used to put chestnuts in my pockets during this season, and she knew that chestnuts act as a natural talisman for sick energy. If you roll them with the movement of the fingers, they bring relaxation. And seems like, placed in pockets, they protect about 30-40% of the body from the harmful radiation of mobile antennas and wireless wi-fi devices.
Chestnut Marble Bundt Cake
With their distinctly sweet, earthy flavor, chestnuts complement a cake perfectly.
Ingredients
350 gr (2 ยพ cups) wheat flour
150 gr (ยพ cup) sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
150 ml (ยพ cup) milk
150 gr (ยพ cup) butter
For the chestnut part, in a small bowl:
180 gr (6 oz.) chestnut puree
2 Tbsp cacao powder
2 Tbsp milk
Directions
Preheat the oven to 180ยฐC (356ยฐF).
Add all dry ingredients to a bowl and mix them. Now add the moist ingredients and mix everything.
Grease a mold and fill it with half the dough.
Add all the ingredients for the chestnut part to a small bowl and mix them.
Add them to the other half of the dough.
Place it on top of the bright batter.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, checking with a stick if well done.
Let the cake cool off, then turn it out of the mold.
I love to make the Chestnut marble bundt cake for our breakfast. If you like chestnut, it’s easy to throw together, looks great, and smells lovely. Pair the cake with the FREE Checked Dishtowel if you want to surprise someone with a gift!