Description
A moist and flavorful cake made with butternut squash, perfect for fall or any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed butternut squash
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed butternut squash, sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked butternut squash for best results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
