International Mountain Day: A Commitment to the Future

12/11/2025

International Mountain Day is celebrated every year on December 11th. It’s an occasion dedicated to recognizing and protecting mountain areas. This observance was established in 2003 by the United Nations General Assembly with the aim of raising public awareness about the importance of mountain ranges within the Earth’s ecosystem. Mountains have always provided vital resources, such as fresh water, but the current climate crisis is severely impacting the balance of mountain ecosystems, with negative consequences for both humans and wildlife. International Mountain Day therefore seeks to shine a light on these issues and to promote sustainable solutions aimed at protecting our mountain ranges, which are not only spectacular landscapes but also key elements for the health of our planet.

Mountain and chestnuts

Chestnuts: the hidden treasure of autumn in the mountain forests

Among the typical mountain products, chestnuts stand out, a fruit that grows naturally in mountainous areas and is the star ingredient in today’s recipe: Chestnut Cake. Our Cesarina Eugenia from Turin is here to share it with us.

"This dessert has a nostalgic taste for me: I used to make it often when my three children were little. After long walks in the woods, we would warm up by the fireplace, and this was everyone’s favorite snack. Now my children are grown and live far away… but I already know I’ll make it again with joy when the grandchildren arrive".

Chestnut Cake

A cake with a rustic, intense flavor where the star ingredient is one of autumn’s signature fruits

DifficultyEasy

Preparation time1h 30m

Cooking time40m

€

CostLow

Ingredients

45 g of boiled and chopped chestnuts
20 g of all-purpose flour
2 eggs
80 g of sugar
60 g of butter
70 g of chestnut flour
8 g of baking powder

Method

In a stand mixer, combine the chestnut flour and softened butter.
Add the sugar, eggs, and the sifted all-purpose flour mixed with baking powder.
Mix everything until you get a smooth, even batter.
Pour the batter into a buttered and floured cake pan.
Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F) for 30–40 minutes.

For the warm sauce to serve with the cake:

In a small saucepan over a double boiler, combine 125 ml of cream, 2 egg yolks, and a bit of chestnut jam.
Stir continuously until you get a smooth, thick cream.
Garnish the cake with a few pieces of boiled chestnut.