Butternut Spice Cake
This cake is the perfect way to celebrate fall! The butternut squash gives it a lovely moist texture, and the spices make it so cozy and warm. I love serving this cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 ⅓ cups packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten lightly
- 1 cup buttermilk or milk of choice (I used almond milk)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch tube pan. Sprinkle the bottom and halfway up the sides of the pan evenly with finely chopped butternuts (pecans or walnuts).
2. Sift together cake flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and salt. Cream the butter. Blend in lightly packed brown sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs
3. Stir dry ingredients into creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk 4. Blend in the finely chopped butternuts or pecans or walnuts
5Put gently into baking pan
6Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until cake springs back when you touch it lightly 7Cool in pan for about 10 minutes 8Put on cake rack to cool completely 9Leave upside down and sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar over cake before serving
Nutrition Facts
- Serving size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated fat: 9 g
- Trans fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar : 31g
What flavors go well with butternut squash?
Butternut squash is a versatile ingredient that goes well with both sweet and savory flavors. For a sweet flavor profile, try pairing butternut squash with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Or for a savory flavor profile, pair butternut squash with thyme, sage and oregano.
What is good to pair with squash?
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy squash. This tasty vegetable pairs well with zesty flavors from lemon, fresh herbs like basil and seasonal produce like bell peppers. “Autumnal squash pairs especially well with herbs and spices like sage, thyme, cumin, ginger and chili,” Ceri Jones, a professional chef in London, tells LIVESTRONG.com. So whatever season it is where you are, there’s a good chance that squash will taste great with what’s currently in season near you.
What is butternut cake?
Butternut cake is a type of cake that is made with butternut squash as the primary ingredient. This gives the cake a unique flavor and texture that you won’t find in other types of cakes.
The butternut squash provides moisture to the cake, so it’s important to not over bake it. Otherwise, the cake will be dry and crumbly. When made correctly, butternut cake should be moist and fluffy.
Butternut squash is also a good source of fiber, vitamins A and C, potassium, and magnesium.
What flavors pair well with butternut squash?
Butternut squash is a versatile fruit that pairs well with both sweet and savory flavors. Cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg complement the natural sweetness of butternut squash, while thyme, sage, and oregano bring out its savory side.
Butternut squash can be used in a variety of dishes, from ravioli to soups to pies. Its hard skin makes it ideal for winter cooking, when other fruits and vegetables are scarce.
Can you use butternut squash in cakes?
Yes, you can use butternut squash in cakes. The squash has a similar flavor and texture to pumpkin, making it a good choice for moist cakes studded with nuts. Butternut squash is also packed with nutrients, including vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber. This makes it a healthy addition to any cake recipe.
