Best Chestnut Cake With Chocolate Armagnac Glaze Recipes

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ARMAGNAC SIMPLE SYRUP FOR CHESTNUT CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE-ARMAGNAC GLAZE



Armagnac Simple Syrup for Chestnut Cake with Chocolate-Armagnac Glaze image

Use this simple syrup in our Chestnut Cake with Chocolate-Armagnac Glaze.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons Armagnac

Steps:

  • Bring sugar and the water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat, and stir in Armagnac. Let cool completely.

CHOCOLATE-ARMAGNAC GLAZE



Chocolate-Armagnac Glaze image

Use this recipe to top off our Chestnut Cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 cup heavy cream
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon Armagnac

Steps:

  • Bring cream to a boil in a small saucepan. Pour over chocolate in a medium bowl, and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Add butter and Armagnac, and stir until smooth. Use immediately.

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