Steamed Chestnut Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Lightly butter the side of the pan and lay a sheet of wax paper along the bottom.
2. 2
   Soften butter to room temperature.
3. 3
   Cut up the chestnuts finely.
4. 4
   Knead the butter in a small mixing bowel, till creamy.
5. 5
   Add sugar little at a time and mix well until creamy.
6. 6
   Add egg yolks, vanilla and milk gradually, mixing well with each addtion.
7. 7
   Add chestnuts and breadcrumbs, mix briefly.
8. 8
   Place the bowl of egg whites inside another bowl, of ice water.
9. 9
   Beat the egg whites until they stiffen.
10. 10
    Fold chestnuts and bread crumbs mixture into egg white.
11. 11
    Mix with just a few strokes and pour into 10 inch tube pan.
12. 12
    Butter oneside od a sheet of alminum foil and cover the top of the tin with it (buttered side down).
13. 13
    Place the cake in a preheated steamer and steam on medium 30 to 40 minutes.