Steamed Chestnut Cake

• butter↗100 g
• sugar↗100 g
• egg yolks↗3
• egg whites↗2
• milk↗5 tablespoons
• bottled sweet chestnuts↗200 g
• breadcrumbs↗100 g
• vanilla↗1 dash

Step-by-step instructions

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.