Lemon, crème fraîche & chestnut cake

Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Lemon, crème fraîche & chestnut cake
55 min.
6
307kcal

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Indulge in a delicious gluten-free dessert with this Lemon, crème fraîche & chestnut cake recipe. The combination of zesty lemon, creamy crème fraîche, and nutty chestnut flour creates a wonderfully moist and flavorful cake that is perfect for any occasion. With just 55 minutes of preparation time, you can have this delectable treat ready to impress your guests in no time.

The process begins by preheating the oven and preparing a cake tin with butter and a lining. The egg yolks are then mixed with caster sugar to create a light and creamy base. The addition of crème fraîche and lemon zest enhances the richness and citrusy flavor of the cake. The use of chestnut flour, along with baking powder, ensures that the cake is gluten-free without compromising on taste or texture.

The egg whites are whisked to stiff peaks and folded into the cake batter, adding a light and airy quality to the cake. Once baked to perfection, the cake is cooled, dusted with icing sugar, and ready to be served.

With a caloric breakdown that includes 7.75% protein, 40.48% fat, and 51.77% carbs, this cake is a delightful treat that you can enjoy without any guilt. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving a sweet treat, this Lemon, crème fraîche & chestnut cake is sure to be a hit. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your guests with this delectable gluten-free dessert!

Ingredients

  • servings butter for greasing
  •  eggs separated
  • 125 caster sugar 
  • 200 crème fraîche 
  • large unwaxed lemon 
  • 125 chestnut flour 
  • tsp double-acting baking powder 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • mixing bowl
  • wire rack
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas
  2. Butter and line the base of a 20cm round cake tin.
  3. Put the egg yolks into a mixing bowl with the caster sugar and, using an electric whisk, beat for a 1-2 mins until light and creamy. Stir in the crme fraiche and lemon zest.
  4. Add the sifted flour and baking powder (gluten free, if necessary)
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk 4 egg whites until stiff, then fold into the cake mix using the whisk blades.
  6. Pour into the tin and bake for 35-40 mins until the cake feels firm to the touch. Cool in the tin for 5 mins, then turn out and cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with icing sugar and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories307kcal
Protein7.75%
Fat40.48%
Carbs51.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.6
Glycemic Load
15.23
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.3213042979655%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
3.84mg
Hesperetin
5.02mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Luteolin
0.34mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:307.33kcal
15.37%
Fat:14.2g
21.84%
Saturated Fat:7.01g
43.8%
Carbohydrates:40.86g
13.62%
Net Carbohydrates:38.44g
13.98%
Sugar:26.82g
29.8%
Cholesterol:139.74mg
46.58%
Sodium:252.45mg
10.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.11g
12.23%
Vitamin C:17.51mg
21.22%
Calcium:153.57mg
15.36%
Selenium:10.49µg
14.98%
Phosphorus:121.09mg
12.11%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.72%
Vitamin A:506.85IU
10.14%
Fiber:2.42g
9.69%
Iron:1.44mg
8.02%
Vitamin B5:0.6mg
6.01%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.66%
Folate:17.92µg
4.48%
Vitamin D:0.59µg
3.91%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.9%
Vitamin E:0.58mg
3.85%
Zinc:0.51mg
3.37%
Potassium:108.91mg
3.11%
Magnesium:8.81mg
2.2%
Copper:0.04mg
1.77%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.72%