Indulge in the delectable flavors of butternut squash cakes, a culinary masterpiece that combines the natural sweetness of butternut squash with a medley of savory spices. These delightful cakes are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, boasting a vibrant orange hue that will brighten up any plate.
This versatile dish can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or even as a side dish, making it a perfect addition to any occasion. Whether you prefer a crispy exterior and a tender, fluffy interior, or a more substantial and hearty texture, this recipe offers variations to suit every palate.
For those who love a crispy crust, the air fryer butternut squash cakes are a must-try. These bite-sized morsels are coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture and cooked to golden perfection in an air fryer, resulting in a crispy outer layer that yields to a soft and savory interior.
If you're looking for a more traditional approach, the oven-baked butternut squash cakes are a classic choice. These tender and flavorful cakes are made with a combination of butternut squash, flour, eggs, and spices, and are baked until golden brown. Serve them with a dollop of sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce for an unforgettable culinary experience.
For those with a sweet tooth, the butternut squash pancakes are a delightful treat. These fluffy pancakes are made with a combination of butternut squash, flour, baking powder, and spices, and are cooked until golden brown. Top them with butter and maple syrup or your favorite pancake toppings for a sweet and satisfying breakfast or brunch.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH CAKE
Similar in flavor and texture to pumpkin, butternut squash works well in this moist cake, studded with nuts.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat 3/4 cup butter and the granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs until fluffy. Beat in baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add flour alternately with buttermilk, scraping side of bowl. Beat 1 minute. Stir in squash and 1/2 cup walnuts. Spread in pan.
- Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
- In medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and the cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk and the maple flavor. Beat until smooth and creamy, adding additional milk if needed. Frost cake. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup walnuts. Cover and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 53 g, TransFat 1/2 g
BUTTERNUT SQUASH CAKES
Whether you're eating gluten-free or not, this is just a really nice, and very easy, winter dish.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook and stir until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Place butternut squash in a large bowl, and season with curry powder, cumin, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss with a fork, then stir in the egg, garbanzo-fava bean flour, and corn flour. Mix in cooled onions.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop about 1/4 cup of the butternut squash mixture into the pan. Flatten to a patty about 1/4-inch thick. Pan fry until crisp and browned, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining squash mixture.
- Top with sour cream and pumpkin seeds before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 52.8 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 251.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH PUDDING CAKE
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 3h50m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- Special equipment: a candy thermometer, an 8-inch ring mold and a kitchen torch
- For the squash: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Toss the butternut squash with the sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl. Spread out the squash on the prepared baking sheet. Cover with more foil and secure the edges. Roast until fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the foil from the top and continue to roast until slightly golden, about 10 more minutes. Let cool and then puree in a food processor and set aside.
- For the pecan jaconde: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the egg whites until frothy. Slowly add the granulated sugar and salt and whip until stiff peaks form. Add the egg yolks slowly and continue whipping until combined, about 2 minutes.
- Sift in the flour in 3 stages, folding carefully to prevent deflating and making sure there are no lumps. Fold in the melted butter.
- Spread on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with the pecans. Bake until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool and cut into two 8-inch circles. Tip: leftovers can be use in a trifle
- For the pecan rum cake syrup: Bring the granulated sugar, pecans and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Boil for three minute or so to release the pecan oils. Remove from the heat and add the rum. Use warm to moisten the sponge while assembling the cake
- For the butternut squash pudding: In a pot, bring the sugar, cream, condensed milk, cinnamon sticks, pumpkin pie spice and 1 cup of the milk to a boil.. In a medium bowl, mix the cornstarch with the egg yolks and remaining 1/2 cup milk.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks carefully from the milk mixture and temper the cornstarch mixture with it, whisking the hot mixture by the ladleful into the cornstarch mixture. Return the tempered mixture to the pot and add 2 cups of the squash puree (reserve the remaining puree for another use). Cook on medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the pudding thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the vanilla and butter and mix until incorporated.
- For the marshmallow meringue: In a small pot, bring the granulated sugar and 6 tablespoons water to a boil. Cook to 240 degrees F or the soft ball stage. Once the syrup has reached 210 degrees F, start whipping the egg whites. As soon as the syrup reaches 240 degrees F, add the syrup to the egg whites while whipping. Add the melted marshmallow and pumpkin pie spice and whip until cooled, 5 to 10 minutes.
- To assemble the cake: Use an 8-inch ring mold. Place a layer of pecan joconde sponge on the bottom and drench with half the syrup. Cover with a layer of the warm pudding as thick as the cake. Repeat with another layer of cake and pudding. Allow to cool in the refrigerator until the pudding sets, about 20 minutes. Once cooled, remove from the ring and decorate with the marshmallow meringue all around the cake. Torch the outside of the cake gently to create a brulee look. Decorate with cape gooseberries and chopped pecans, if using.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH LAYER CAKE
The recipe for this lovely tall cake with its yummy old-fashioned frosting has been in our family for as long as I can remember.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in squash and maple flavoring. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in walnuts. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., For frosting, in a heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, egg whites, water, cream of tartar and salt. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat until a thermometer reads 160°, about 8-10 minutes., Pour into the bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer; add vanilla. Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 524 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 310mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (63g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH CAKE ROLL
Elizabeth Nelson of Manning, North Dakota is sweet on squash! Her pretty dessert is perfect for an autumn special occasion.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Line bottom of a 15x10x1-in. pan with parchment., In a large bowl, beat eggs on high speed 3 minutes. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon colored, about 2 minutes. Stir in squash. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and cinnamon; fold into squash mixture. Transfer to prepared pan, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with walnuts., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 13-15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. , Invert onto a tea towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off parchment. Roll up cake in the towel jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a bowl, beat first four filling ingredients until smooth. Unroll cake; spread filling over cake to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up again, without towel; trim ends. Place on a platter; seam side down. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour. If desired, dust with additional confectioners' sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
BUTTERCUP SQUASH COFFEE CAKE
My father grows a large buttercup squash patch, so each fall, I get an ample amount of his harvest. I make this treat to share with my co-workers. They rave about the moist cake, the crunchy streusel and the applesauce between the layers. -Mary Jones, Cumberland, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly; set aside. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in squash and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Spoon half into a greased 9-in. springform pan., Spread applesauce over batter. Sprinkle with half of the crumb mixture. Spoon remaining batter evenly over crumb mixture. Top with remaining crumb mixture., Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing sides of pan., Combine the confectioners' sugar, extract and enough water to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over coffee cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH CAKE
Make and share this Butternut Squash Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jamie Lynne
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix first 4 ingredients and beat well, then add sifted ingredients.
- Add squash.
- Fold in chopped nuts.
- Bake in greased tube pan at 350 degrees for about 1 hour or until done.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH BUNDT CAKE
A very good year in my garden for butternut squash. I've been looking for ways to use them up. I altered a sweet potato recipe and this came out delicious.
Provided by cookn4mytwins
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 12-cup bundt pan with cooking spray.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Set aside.
- Beat the butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the vanilla.
- Add the flour mixture alternately with the squash. Mix until well blended.
- Pour into the prepared bundt pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes. Stick a toothpick in the middle of the cake to see if it comes out clean. If not, bake for 5 more minutes.
- Repeat if necessary.
- Remove pan from oven and place on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes. Remove cake from pan and let cool on rack.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe butternut squash. Look for squash that is firm and heavy for its size, with a deep orange color.
- If you don't have time to roast the butternut squash, you can use pre-cooked squash from the grocery store.
- To make the cakes ahead of time, cook them according to the recipe and then let them cool completely. Store the cakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat the cakes, place them on a baking sheet and warm them in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, or until heated through.
- Serve the cakes with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, honey, butter, or yogurt.
Conclusion:
Butternut squash cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are a great way to use up leftover squash, and they can be made ahead of time and reheated when you're ready to eat them. Whether you serve them with maple syrup, honey, butter, or yogurt, these cakes are sure to be a hit!
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