Flour and Fat Free Moist Kabocha Squash Cake

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   I recommend using Japanese kuri kabocha squash.

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   Measure out 200 g after removing the seeds and pulp.

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   Use unpeeled.

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   Cut into medium sized chunks as shown in the photo.

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   Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of water, put the pieces win a heatproof container, cover with plastic wrap and microwave at 600 W for 3 minutes.

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   While it is still warm mash the kabocha squash, skin and all.

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   If the kabocha squash is still underdone and hard to mash, return it to the microwave.

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   This depends on your preference, but it's fine to leave a few lumps in the kabocha squash mash.

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   Preheat the oven to 180C.

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    Put the eggs and sugar in a bowl and mix well.

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    Add the almond flour and powdered milk (you don't need to sift it).

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    Next, add the mashed kabocha squash from step 3 and mix well to combine.

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    Pour the batter from step 5 into a parchment paper lined cake pan and place onto a preheated baking tray filled with boiling water.

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    Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.

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    When the cake has cooled downa little, wrap it up in plastic and leave to cool completely.

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    [If adding toppings:] After baking for about 15 minutes, when the top has dried out, put on the pumpking seeds.

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    Dried wolfberries will burn in the oven so put them on the cake after it's baked.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.