Corsican Chestnut Cake

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

2.In a medium bowl, sift together the chestnut flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3.In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

4.Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

5.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

6.If using, fold in the chopped walnuts gently.

7.Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

8.Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

9.Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

10.Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.