Chestnut Flour Cake: Castagnaccio

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl combine the flour, sugar, salt, and water. Whisk the batter well until the batter is silky smooth in consistency.

Step 3

Add the olive oil to a nonstick pie pan and heat in the oven for 5 minutes. Once the oil and pie pan are hot, add the batter. Smooth out the batter evenly. Sprinkle the raisins, pine nuts, rosemary and orange zest on top.

Step 4

Bake the cake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the top is golden.