Butternut Squash Cake W Brown Sugar Frosting
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Butternut Squash Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting, a dessert that’s as comforting as it is unique. This moist and tender cake features nutrient-rich butternut squash purée, warmly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg for a gently sweet and earthy flavor. Topped with a decadent brown sugar frosting made from melted butter, milk, and powdered sugar, this cake is a true showstopper. Perfect for holiday gatherings or simply satisfying your autumn dessert cravings, this recipe is easy to follow and ready in just over an hour. Serve it as a delightful finale to your meal, and prepare for rave reviews from family and friends!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Butternut squash purée
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.75 cup Vegetable oil
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar (for frosting)
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In a separate bowl, combine the butternut squash purée, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
To make the frosting, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the brown sugar and milk, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool for 10 minutes.
Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
Let the frosting set for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
555 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.7 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 69 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 306 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.3 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 221 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
