SPAGHETTI SQUASH CAKE WITH ORANGE-CREAM CHEESE GLAZE

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A friend from TX sent this to me. We were discussing spaghetti squash and spaghetti pie when she thought of this recipe she had.

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large egg
2 tablespoons low-fat milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped cooked spaghetti squash
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons low-fat milk

Steps:

  • CAKE:.
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Coat a round cake pan with cooking spray; line bottom of pan with wax paper.
  • Coat wax paper with cooking spray; set pan aside.
  • Beat sugars, butter, ginger, & cinnamon until well-blended.
  • Stir in milk, vanilla, & egg; beat until well-blended.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, & salt in bowl; stir with whisk.
  • Stir in sugar mixture & squash.
  • Spoon into cake pan, spread evenly.
  • Bake 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 5 minutes.
  • Remove from pan; carefully peel off wax paper.
  • Spoon Orange-Cream Cheese Glaze over top.
  • Sprinkle with pecans.
  • GLAZE:.
  • Beat cream cheese & orange rind until well-blended.
  • Add sugar & milk; beat until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.2, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 45.9, Sodium 150.7, Carbohydrate 49.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 33.2, Protein 3.4

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