Moist Kabocha Squash Cake

Kabocha squash is a Japanese variety of winter squash that has a sweet, nutty flavor and a moist texture, making it perfect for baking in cakes.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Moist Kabocha Squash Cake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2240

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram Kabocha Squash
• 1.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown Sugar
• 2 unit Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 0.5 cup Whole Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Cut the kabocha squash into small chunks and remove the seeds. Steam the squash until tender, then mash it into a smooth puree.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. In a separate 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.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the kabocha puree and milk. Mix until just blended.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once cooled, slice and serve the moist kabocha squash cake.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 34g12%

Sugars 20g

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.