Best Butternut Squash Cake With Butter Rum Frosting Recipes

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BUTTERNUT SQUASH CAKE



Butternut Squash Cake image

Similar in flavor and texture to pumpkin, butternut squash works well in this moist cake, studded with nuts.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 cups shredded peeled butternut squash (1 small)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2 to 4 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 teaspoons maple flavor
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat 3/4 cup butter and the granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs until fluffy. Beat in baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add flour alternately with buttermilk, scraping side of bowl. Beat 1 minute. Stir in squash and 1/2 cup walnuts. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • In medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and the cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk and the maple flavor. Beat until smooth and creamy, adding additional milk if needed. Frost cake. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup walnuts. Cover and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 53 g, TransFat 1/2 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CAKE WITH BUTTER-RUM FROSTING



Butternut Squash Cake with Butter-Rum Frosting image

Similar in flavor and texture to pumpkin, butternut squash works well in this moist cake, studded with cranberries and nuts.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 eggs
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup buttermilk
2 cups shredded peeled butternut squash (about 1 lb)
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries, if desired
1/2 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts (filberts), if desired
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons rum or 2 teaspoons rum extract plus 4 teaspoons milk
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts (filberts)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat brown sugar, oil, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. On low speed, beat in flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and salt until mixed. Add buttermilk; beat on low speed until mixed. Beat on medium speed 1 minute longer. Stir in squash, cranberries and hazelnuts. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In medium bowl, beat butter and cream cheese on medium speed until creamy. Add rum and powdered sugar; beat on low speed until mixed. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Frost cake. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup hazelnuts. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 70 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 50 g, TransFat 0 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CAKES



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Whether you're eating gluten-free or not, this is just a really nice, and very easy, winter dish.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup diced onion
2 cups grated butternut squash, packed
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg, beaten
¼ cup garbanzo-fava bean flour (such as Bob's Red Mill®)
3 tablespoons corn flour (such as Bob's Red Mill®)
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup sour cream for garnish
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook and stir until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Place butternut squash in a large bowl, and season with curry powder, cumin, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss with a fork, then stir in the egg, garbanzo-fava bean flour, and corn flour. Mix in cooled onions.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop about 1/4 cup of the butternut squash mixture into the pan. Flatten to a patty about 1/4-inch thick. Pan fry until crisp and browned, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining squash mixture.
  • Top with sour cream and pumpkin seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 52.8 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 251.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CUPCAKES



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Here's a great way to use some leftover squash-sneak it into these moist and delicious cupcakes, and your family will never know the difference!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 cup mashed cooked butternut squash
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
6 cups powdered sugar
2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 teaspoons vanilla
1 tablespoon rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract plus 2 teaspoons milk
4 to 5 tablespoons milk
Chopped dried cranberries, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups, grease bottoms and sides of muffin cups with shortening and lightly flour, or spray with baking spray with flour.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Gradually add granulated sugar, about 1/4 cup at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping bowl occasionally. Beat 2 minutes longer. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in squash and 2 teaspoons vanilla. On low speed, alternately add flour mixture, about one-third at a time, and 1/2 cup milk, about half at a time, beating just until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup cranberries and the pecans.
  • Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each with about 3 tablespoons batter or until about two-thirds full.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pans; place on cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, beat powdered sugar and 2/3 cup butter with electric mixer on low speed. Stir in 3 teaspoons vanilla, the rum and 3 tablespoons milk. Gradually beat in enough remaining milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, to make frosting smooth and spreadable. Frost cupcakes; garnish with chopped cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 42 g, TransFat 1/2 g

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