Butternut Squash Cake with Butter-Rum Frosting

Health score
4%
Butternut Squash Cake with Butter-Rum Frosting
135 min.
15
462kcal

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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this delightful Butternut Squash Cake topped with a luscious Butter-Rum Frosting. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dessert, this cake is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. The rich, moist texture of the cake is enhanced by the natural sweetness of butternut squash, making it a unique twist on traditional cake recipes.

As you prepare this cake, the aroma of pumpkin pie spice will fill your kitchen, evoking memories of autumn festivities. The addition of sweetened dried cranberries and toasted hazelnuts adds a delightful crunch and bursts of flavor, elevating this dessert to a whole new level. Each slice is a harmonious blend of spices, sweetness, and a hint of nuttiness, making it a perfect companion for your afternoon tea or coffee.

The Butter-Rum Frosting is the crowning glory of this cake, providing a creamy, decadent finish that will leave your guests asking for seconds. With a preparation time of just over two hours, this cake is well worth the wait. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this Butternut Squash Cake is sure to impress and satisfy. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dessert that will warm hearts and bring smiles to the table!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups brown sugar packed
  • cup vegetable oil 
  • teaspoons vanilla 
  •  eggs 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda 
  • 1.5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.7 cup buttermilk 
  • lb butternut squash shredded peeled
  • 0.5 cup cranberries dried sweetened
  • 0.5 cup hazelnuts toasted chopped (filberts)
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • oz cream cheese softened (half of 8-oz package)
  • tablespoons rum extract 
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 cup hazelnuts toasted chopped (filberts)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
  2. 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.
  3. Add buttermilk; beat on low speed until mixed. Beat on medium speed 1 minute longer. Stir in squash, cranberries and hazelnuts.
  4. Pour into pan.
  5. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  6. In medium bowl, beat butter and cream cheese on medium speed until creamy.
  7. Add rum and powdered sugar; beat on low speed until mixed. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Frost cake.
  8. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup hazelnuts. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories462kcal
Protein4.56%
Fat31.91%
Carbs63.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.87
Glycemic Load
11.84
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
12.116086939107%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.43mg
Catechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:461.69kcal
23.08%
Fat:16.74g
25.75%
Saturated Fat:4.03g
25.22%
Carbohydrates:74.98g
24.99%
Net Carbohydrates:72.98g
26.54%
Sugar:53.91g
59.91%
Cholesterol:41.54mg
13.85%
Sodium:313.5mg
13.63%
Alcohol:0.18g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Protein:5.38g
10.76%
Vitamin A:3653.49IU
73.07%
Manganese:0.63mg
31.71%
Selenium:11.56µg
16.51%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
16.28%
Folate:58.73µg
14.68%
Vitamin E:2.07mg
13.83%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.91%
Iron:1.83mg
10.18%
Copper:0.18mg
9.01%
Vitamin B3:1.77mg
8.87%
Phosphorus:87.52mg
8.75%
Vitamin C:6.8mg
8.24%
Fiber:1.99g
7.97%
Magnesium:29.82mg
7.46%
Calcium:68.65mg
6.86%
Vitamin K:7.17µg
6.83%
Potassium:238.37mg
6.81%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.16%
Vitamin B5:0.53mg
5.25%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.66%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.53%
Vitamin D:0.31µg
2.1%