HEALTHY GINGERBREAD SPICE CAKE WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH PUREE
Even though I live in balmy south Florida, where it is pretty much summer year round, I still like to 'get into' the seasons by cooking something festive and seasonally appropriate. I started slowly spiking my recipes with ultra-healthy ingredients (flax, wheat germ, hemp seeds, chickpea puree, etc.) This is a vegetarian and dairy-free recipe.
Provided by Ivy Larson
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Butternut Squash
Time 1h5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with 1 teaspoon coconut oil.
- Place 1/4 cup coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until melted, about 30 seconds.
- Mix flour, ground flaxseeds, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and sea salt in a large bowl.
- Combine brown sugar, melted coconut oil, and egg in a separate large bowl; add squash puree, coconut milk, molasses, and vanilla extract and mix well. Stir flour mixture into squash mixture until batter is smooth. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before turning cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 18.6 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 186 mg, Sugar 15.4 g
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khizar pasha
khizarp16@gmail.comThis cake is a great make-ahead dessert. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Amoo Samson
amoo_samson33@gmail.comI'm always looking for new ways to use butternut squash, and this cake is a great option. It's moist and flavorful, and the butternut squash puree adds a nice sweetness.
abayomi olatunji
a.olatunji53@yahoo.comThis cake is the perfect way to use up leftover butternut squash. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family.
Shakoor Gujjar
shakoor37@aol.comI love that this recipe uses butternut squash puree instead of oil or butter. It makes the cake healthier and just as delicious.
Kiptala Nicholas
n.kiptala@gmail.comThis cake is a bit more dense than a traditional sponge cake, but it's still very moist and flavorful. The butternut squash puree adds a lovely golden color and a hint of sweetness.
Aareya Ansari
ansari.a54@hotmail.comI used a gluten-free flour blend and this cake still turned out great. It was a delicious and festive holiday dessert.
Akas Hossain
hossain@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of gingerbread, but this cake was surprisingly delicious. The butternut squash puree added a nice sweetness and moisture.
football LovERes
football.l17@hotmail.co.ukThis butternut squash cake is so moist and flavorful. A must-try for any pumpkin or butternut squash lover!
Rehman Rehman
rehman-rehman85@yahoo.comThis is one of my favorite recipes for gingerbread cake. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Doctor Albert Lucas
lucasd25@aol.comI made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about the flavor and texture.
Gilberto Jordan
j_gilberto@aol.comThis cake is the perfect fall dessert. It's warm and comforting, and the spices are simply irresistible.
Aaishah Stewart
stewart91@gmail.comI wasn't sure how the butternut squash puree would work in this cake, but I was pleasantly surprised. It added a delicious sweetness and moisture.
fadi bayan
f52@hotmail.comThis cake is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Jess Sheini
j_s72@hotmail.comI love the unique flavor of this cake. The butternut squash puree gives it a moist and tender texture, and the gingerbread spices add a delicious warmth.
Mst Roni
roni_m58@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfectly. It was a hit with my family and friends.
Royalagent Sourov
sourovr@yahoo.comThis cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the butternut squash puree adds a delicious depth of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jonathan Amaya
aj50@hotmail.frI've never tried a cake with butternut squash before, but I'm so glad I gave this recipe a try. It's incredibly moist and flavorful, and the spices are perfectly balanced. Definitely a keeper!
Hacked Tucson
tucson-hacked@hotmail.frThis gingerbread spice cake with butternut squash puree was a delightful surprise! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the sweetness of the squash complementing the warmth of the gingerbread spices. The texture was moist and fluffy, and the cak