Ginger-Squash Cake with White Chocolate Frosting

Ginger has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its various health benefits, including aiding digestion and reducing inflammation.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 135 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Ginger-Squash Cake with White Chocolate Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Squash puree
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 2 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 6 ounces White chocolate
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just blended. Fold in the squash puree.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate with the heavy cream, stirring until smooth. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
8. Spread the white chocolate frosting over the cooled cake. Let it rest for 1 hour before serving.
9. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.