Marron Layer Cake

Name: Marron Layer Cake
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)

15 ingredients

6 steps

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)

Directions

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.