Castane [kas’tane] (literally translated as chestnuts) is another sweet treat my mother used to make when I was little. While working on EAT LIKE MOLDOVANS cook book, we remembered this recipe and this brought back so many beautiful memories from my childhood. These little donut shapes are so easy to make and amazingly delicious. The combination of chocolate, sour cherries and short crust pastry will definitely make you ask for more.

Shred the margarine and the boiled egg yolks, previously refrigerated.
Add the sour cream and mix until well incorporated. Mix in the vanilla sugar, flour and stir.
Now, shape the donuts, place one sour cherry in each of them. Arrange on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and greased with margarine.
Bake in the oven at 200ºC until golden brown.
Mix all the ingredients (10 tbsp milk, 200g butter, 3 tbsp cocoa powder, 200g sugar), place in a small pan and cook for 10 minutes then set aside to cool down.
Glaze the cooled donut shapes then coat with crushed Neapolitan wafers. Serve with tea and enjoy.
Ingredients
Directions
Shred the margarine and the boiled egg yolks, previously refrigerated.
Add the sour cream and mix until well incorporated. Mix in the vanilla sugar, flour and stir.
Now, shape the donuts, place one sour cherry in each of them. Arrange on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and greased with margarine.
Bake in the oven at 200ºC until golden brown.
Mix all the ingredients (10 tbsp milk, 200g butter, 3 tbsp cocoa powder, 200g sugar), place in a small pan and cook for 10 minutes then set aside to cool down.
Glaze the cooled donut shapes then coat with crushed Neapolitan wafers. Serve with tea and enjoy.
Notes
Savor the Moment: Serve your freshly made Castane with a steaming cup of tea and savor the delightful combination of flavors. With each bite, you’ll not only enjoy a delicious treat but also embark on a journey through cherished memories.
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