BOURBON SQUASH CAKE

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Move over pumpkin, there's a new squash in town. Acorn squash makes this cake super tender and moist. Baked perfectly even, it's slightly golden outside and tender inside. It just melts in your mouth. Simple old-fashioned ingredients create a wonderful treat. The bourbon gives a very slight flavor (but it's not harsh) and is a...

Provided by Kellie Parker

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 c all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 c sugar
1 c vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 3/4 c mashed, cooked acorn squash
1/4 c bourbon
confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven 350 degrees. Coat bundt pan with cooking spray.
  • 2. Small bowl stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • 3. In a large bowl stir together sugar, oil, eggs, and squash until blended.
  • 4. Beat in flour mixture until moistened.
  • 5. Beat in bourbon.
  • 6. Pour batter into pan.
  • 7. Bake until toothpick comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • 8. Let cool in pan 15 minutes.
  • 9. Run a knife around edges. Turn out onto a rack.
  • 10. Then dust with confectioners' sugar... Enjoy!

Asiphe Thwala
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This cake is a keeper! It's easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love the way the squash and bourbon flavors complement each other.


Olly Page
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This cake is amazing! The flavors are perfect and it's so moist. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Swopon Biswas
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This cake is so moist and delicious. I love the way the flavors of the squash and bourbon come together. I will definitely be making this again.


Kishoo 123
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.


Brennan Skinner
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This cake is the perfect fall dessert. The flavors of the squash and bourbon are perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.


samigo gd
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! It was a big hit at my party.


Robert Reddit
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the subtle hint of bourbon. I will definitely be making this again.


Casey Grexton
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I added some chopped walnuts to the batter and it gave the cake a nice crunch. I also used a maple glaze instead of the bourbon glaze. It was delicious!


Momin Sharopov
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I made this cake with gluten-free flour and it turned out great! It was a little denser than the original recipe, but it was still very moist and flavorful.


Phillip Summers
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, it was a delicious and moist cake.


Adreana Fennell
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I love the unique flavor of this cake. The bourbon and squash are a perfect combination. I'll definitely be making this again.


Aamir Mughal
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for my family. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nicole Daley
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had. Thanks for sharing the recipe!


Km Eslam Dewan
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Followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and the bourbon glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Aily
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but this cake changed my mind! The flavors and textures all came together perfectly. I'll be making it again for my next potluck.


Hope Conley
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This cake was a hit at my Thanksgiving gathering! The bourbon flavor was subtle but noticeable, and the squash added a lovely moistness. I will definitely be making this again.