Sweet and Satisfying Squash Dessert
A delightful dessert that transforms squash into a sweet treat with warming flavors of cinnamon and a hint of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and mashed squash
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Squash: Peel and chop squash into cubes. Boil until tender (15-20 minutes).
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Combine the Squash: Stir in the mashed squash until smooth.
- Whisk the Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix It All Together: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir gently.
- Bake: Pour batter into greased pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve dusted with powdered sugar or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Can also be drizzled with chocolate sauce or caramel glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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