Maple-Spice Squash Cake Recipe

Name: Maple-Spice Squash Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 small spaghetti squash (1 1/22 lb.); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 tsp. ground ginger; 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. salt; ⅛ tsp. ground allspice; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup pure maple syrup; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup raisins or chopped pecans, optional

Servings: persons

1 small spaghetti squash (1 1/22 lb.)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
⅛ tsp. ground allspice
2 large eggs
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup raisins or chopped pecans, optional

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Preheat oven to 375F.
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Pierce spaghetti squash in several places with knife.
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Microwave 3 minutes on high power to soften.
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Slice off ends, and stand squash upright.
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Cut straight down length of squash.
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Remove seeds with spoon.
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Place halves cut side up on baking sheet.
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Bake 45 minutes, or until squash yields when pressed.
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Cool squash 10 minutes.
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Scrape squash halves with fork to release strands.
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(You should have 2 cups.)
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Reduce oven heat to 350F, and coat 8-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
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Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, salt, and allspice in large bowl.
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Whisk eggs and maple syrup together in separate bowl.
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Whisk in oil.
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Stir in
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flour mixture.
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Fold in squash and raisins (if using).
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Spread batter in prepared loaf pan, and bake 60 to 65 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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Cool on wire rack 10 minutes.
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Unmold, and cool completely.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small spaghetti squash (1 1/22 lb.), 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Maple-Spice Squash 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.

Maple-Spice Squash Cake

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