Butternut Squash Cake

Butternut Squash Cake
Butternut Squash Cake requires approximately 2 hours from start to finish. This recipe serves 15. One serving contains 422 calories, 5g of protein, and 12g of fat. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. A mixture of buttermilk, baking soda, eggs, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

1
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
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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.
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Add flour alternately with buttermilk, scraping side of bowl. Beat 1 minute. Stir in squash and 1/2 cup walnuts.
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Spread in pan.
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Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
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In medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and the cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
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Add powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk and the maple flavor. Beat until smooth and creamy, adding additional milk if needed. Frost cake.
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Sprinkle with 1/2 cup walnuts. Cover and refrigerate.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs
Servings15
Health Score2
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