KABOCHA SQUASH CAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR CREAM

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Provided by Will Goldfarb

Categories     Cake     Beer     Milk/Cream     Dessert     Bake     Vanilla     Squash     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Brown sugar cream:
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3 large egg whites
Cakes:
2 cups 3/4-inch cubes peeled seeded kabocha squash (from one 3-pound squash)
1 cup whole milk
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup lager (mild-flavored beer)
1 large egg
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • For brown sugar cream:
  • Place 1 tablespoon water in cup. Sprinkle gelatin over. Let stand 10 minutes to soften.
  • Stir cream and sugar in medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Add egg whites and whisk until mixture thickens, about 12 minutes (do not boil). Add gelatin mixture; whisk until dissolved. Strain into large clean bowl. Chill until cold. Cover and chill overnight.
  • For cakes:
  • Combine squash and milk in heavy small saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Bring to simmer over medium heat. Partially cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until squash is very tender, about 20 minutes. Remove vanilla bean. Drain squash. Place in processor and blend until smooth. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray six 3/4cup ramekins with nonstick spray. Place 1/2 cup squash puree in large bowl (reserve remaining puree for another use). Add sugar, oil, beer, and egg to puree and beat to blend. Sift flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt over; beat to blend. Divide batter among prepared ramekins.
  • Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Cool cakes in ramekins. Turn out onto plates. Beat brown sugar cream to firm peaks; spoon alongside cakes.

Asha Thakur
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I was looking for a new fall dessert recipe, and this kabocha squash cake caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Asier Thabet
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This cake was delicious! The kabocha squash gave it a unique and flavorful twist. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Diana Davis
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I'm not much of a baker, but this cake was so easy to make, even I could do it! The cake turned out moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Narayan Thapa
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This cake was so easy to make, and it turned out perfect! The instructions were clear and concise, and the cake baked up beautifully. I will definitely be making this cake again.


MdTambir
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


daylee gamer
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This cake was a hit with my family! The kids loved the sweet and creamy frosting, and the adults enjoyed the moist and flavorful cake. It was the perfect dessert for our Thanksgiving dinner.


Moe 1990
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


tumling tar
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This cake was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The kabocha squash gave it a unique and flavorful twist.


Neon Neon
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The frosting was too runny. I had to add more powdered sugar to thicken it up.


demon tom
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This cake was too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Abby Hampeys
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Kiyemba Kenedy
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This cake was a disappointment. The flavor was bland and the texture was dry. I would not recommend this recipe.


Kiiza Jax
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I was looking for a new fall dessert recipe, and this kabocha squash cake caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Everlyn Maina
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This cake was delicious! The kabocha squash gave it a unique and flavorful twist. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Ammar Ammar
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I'm not much of a baker, but this cake was so easy to make, even I could do it! The cake turned out moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Umar Khan Baloch
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This cake was so easy to make, and it turned out perfect! The instructions were clear and concise, and the cake baked up beautifully. I will definitely be making this cake again.


OPHamza Hamza
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Chloe
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This cake was a hit with my family! The kids loved the sweet and creamy frosting, and the adults enjoyed the moist and flavorful cake. It was the perfect dessert for our Thanksgiving dinner.


Miscellaneous knowledge
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this cake. I'm not usually a fan of squash, but the flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The cake was also very moist and flavorful.


hadiza ciroma
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This kabocha squash cake was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the squash, brown sugar, and cream were perfectly balanced, and the texture was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again soon.