BOURBON SQUASH CAKE

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Move over pumpkin, there's a new squash in town. Acorn squash makes this cake super tender and moist. Baked perfectly even, it's slightly golden outside and tender inside. It just melts in your mouth. Simple old-fashioned ingredients create a wonderful treat. The bourbon gives a very slight flavor (but it's not harsh) and is a...

Provided by Kellie Parker

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 c all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 c sugar
1 c vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 3/4 c mashed, cooked acorn squash
1/4 c bourbon
confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven 350 degrees. Coat bundt pan with cooking spray.
  • 2. Small bowl stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • 3. In a large bowl stir together sugar, oil, eggs, and squash until blended.
  • 4. Beat in flour mixture until moistened.
  • 5. Beat in bourbon.
  • 6. Pour batter into pan.
  • 7. Bake until toothpick comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • 8. Let cool in pan 15 minutes.
  • 9. Run a knife around edges. Turn out onto a rack.
  • 10. Then dust with confectioners' sugar... Enjoy!

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