Between the Atlantic coast and the Mediterranean coast, Occitania is a land of contrasts at the crossroads of cultures. From the Pyrenees to the doors of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, the region has an exceptional gastronomic heritage. The local products also offer a wide choice of desserts and sweets.

Discover the flavors of Occitan Provence with this light chestnut cake.

Level of difficulty: Easy and cheap
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes

Serves 6 - Ingredients:

100 g chestnut flour
90 g rice flour
60 g hazelnut powder
5 eggs
200 g sugar
1 packet of baking powder
2 pinches of salt
200 g butter

Realization:

• Preheat oven to 150°C.
• Separate egg whites from yolks. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks, sugar and salt until the mixture whitens and doubles in volume.
• Melt the hazelnut-colored butter and add it to the mixture.
• Add the sifted flour and yeast, then the hazelnut powder.
• Mix to obtain a homogeneous paste.
• Beat egg whites until they have the texture of a bird's beak. Using a spatula, gradually and gently fold them into the batter.
• Pour into a buttered and floured pan. Bake for 40 minutes (depending on your oven). Let cool before unmolding.

Enjoy your meal!