This cake is my favorite to bake because it brings back warm memories of a dear friend who gave me the recipe. And since it's my husband's favorite to eat, I make it often. It's usually my first choice when I'm asked to bring a dish for potlucks, and it's always a hit.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 16-18 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition Beat in squash. (Mixture will appear curdled.) Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and cloves; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in pecans. , Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until cake tests done. Cool in pan about 45 minutes. , Remove from pan and cool on wire rack. For frosting, combine the brown sugar, butter and cream in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. , Transfer to a large bowl; cool to lukewarm. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cake.
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ashish rijal
[email protected]Overall, this is a good recipe. I would make a few changes next time, but it's a great starting point.
Ayanda Hlongwa
[email protected]This cake is very dense. I would recommend adding more baking powder or baking soda to make it lighter.
Muda Khxn
[email protected]I had trouble finding butternut squash at my local grocery store. I ended up using pumpkin instead and it turned out fine.
Patrick Malgas
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Imtyaz Khan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but this cake was surprisingly delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.
Rabin Rijal
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together.
Shoib Mangi
[email protected]I made this cake for my gluten-free friend and she loved it! It's a great recipe for people with food allergies.
Mudassir lashari
[email protected]This is a delicious and healthy cake. I love that it's made with whole wheat flour.
MD Sajid
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of butternut squash and nuts.
XANDER BRIAN
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for beginners.
Shashandon Boyd
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. It's also a great fall dessert.
Oasis_ editz_02
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfectly. It was so moist and delicious. My family loved it!
Arcoiris Urbano
[email protected]This is the best butternut squash cake I've ever had! The texture is perfect and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend it.
Tyneisha Michelle Dillipree
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.
Irfan Hero
[email protected]This butternut squash nut cake was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! It was moist, flavorful, and had just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.