Golden Harvest Cake Recipe

Name: Golden Harvest Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 cups cooked butternut squash, pureed; 2 cups finely diced raw green apple; 2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 Tbs. ground cinnamon; 1 tsp. salt; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 cup dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup butter; 1 Tbs. vanilla extract; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans plus; 1 cup pecan halves for garnish, if desired

Servings: persons

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups cooked butternut squash, pureed
2 cups finely diced raw green apple
2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 Tbs. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup butter
1 Tbs. vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans plus
1 cup pecan halves for garnish, if desired

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Butter and flour 3 9-inch round cake pans.
3
To make Golden Harvest Cake: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4
Add eggs, and beat 2 minutes.
5
Add pureed squash and apple, and mix thoroughly.
6
Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in separate bowl.
7
Sift together, and add to butter mixture in 4 separate batches.
8
Fold in raisins and chopped pecans.
9
Bake cake 55 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
10
Remove from oven, and cool.
11
Meanwhile, to make Pecan Praline Frosting: Place brown sugar and heavy cream in saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
12
Reduce heat to low, and cook 10 minutes.
13
Remove from heat, and add butter and vanilla.
14
Set aside to cool to warm, but do not stir.
15
Place frosting in bowl, and beat in confectioners sugar, a little at a time, until spreading consistency.
16
Fold in chopped nuts, saving pecan halves to place decoratively around top of cake.
17
Place bottom cake layer on plate, and spread frosting on it, letting frosting drizzle down side of cake.
18
Repeat with remaining two layers.
19
Alternatively, frost each cake layer, both sides and top.
20
If frosting begins to harden, dip spatula into warm water to make frosting easier to spread.

4098

kcal

Calories

280

Fat

395

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened, 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 cups cooked butternut squash, pureed, and more.

Yes, Golden Harvest Cake 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Golden Harvest Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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