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Easy Butternut Squash Cake

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A moist and flavorful cake made with butternut squash, perfect for any season.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups grated butternut squash
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  3. Grate the butternut squash and measure about 2 cups.
  4. Mix the grated squash, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
  5. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a separate bowl.
  6. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Serve and enjoy, optionally topped with cream cheese frosting or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

For a deeper flavor, try using brown sugar. You can also add walnuts or chocolate chips for added texture.

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