Butternut Squash Spice Cake With Maple Frosting Recipe

Name: Butternut Squash Spice Cake With Maple Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 None eggs; 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 2/3 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups firmly packed coarsely grated butternut squash; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 2 cups self-rising flour; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp ground allspice; 2 tsp ground cinnamon, plus additional, for dusting; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 cup pecan halves; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 1/2 pkg (12 oz) cream cheese, softened, chopped; ¼ tbsp (1 3/4 sticks) butter, softened; 1/3 cup maple syrup; 2 cups powdered sugar, additional

Servings: persons

2 None eggs
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 cups firmly packed coarsely grated butternut squash
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground allspice
2 tsp ground cinnamon, plus additional, for dusting
1 tsp ground ginger
1 cup pecan halves
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 pkg (12 oz) cream cheese, softened, chopped
¼ tbsp (1 3/4 sticks) butter, softened
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 cups powdered sugar, additional

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Grease a 12 x 8-inch baking pan. Line bottom and long sides with parchment paper, extending the paper 2 inches over edges.
2
Beat eggs, brown sugar, syrup and oil in a small bowl with an electric mixer for 5 mins or until thick and creamy. Transfer mixture to a large bowl; stir in squash and nuts, then combined sifted dry ingredients. Spread mixture in prepared pan.
3
Bake for 30 mins or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 mins. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack.
4
Meanwhile, for the sugared pecans, line a baking pan with parchment paper. Rinse pecans in a sieve under cold water until wet. Spread in a single layer on prepared pan. Dust with 1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar. Roast in oven for 10 mins or until lightly browned .
5
For the maple frosting, beat cream cheese and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer for 3 mins or until fluffy and smooth. Gradually beat in syrup and 2 cups sifted powdered sugar until smooth and combined.
6
Split cake in half. Place bottom cake layer on a platter; spread with half the frosting. Finish with top cake layer and remaining frosting. Decorate with sugared pecans. Dust with additional ground cinnamon.

2745

kcal

Calories

217

Fat

194

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 None eggs, 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2/3 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Butternut Squash Spice Cake With Maple Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Butternut Squash Spice Cake With Maple Frosting

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