Chocolate Chip Butternut Squash Cake
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Chocolate Chip Butternut Squash Cake
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This Chocolate Chip Butternut Squash Cake is a cozy dessert that’s moist, spiced, and studded with chocolate chips.
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Ingredients
- 250 g peeled and deseeded butternut squash, cubed 1 ¼ cups (1 cup of puree)
- 175 g unsalted butter, softened ¾ cup
- 125 g granulated sugar ⅔ cup
- 2 large free-range eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 175 g plain (all purpose) flour 1 ½ cups
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 100 g chocolate chips 3.5oz/ ½ cup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Lightly grease and line an 8x8 inch baking pan
- Steam the butternut squash over a pan of simmering water until soft. Drain well and puree with a hand blender, potato masher or food processor. Set aside to cool slightly. You should have 1 cup of puree.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time and beat each one in well. Add the vanilla and cooled squash puree and combine.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, spices and salt and gently mix. Fold in the chocolate.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the baking tray and bake for 30-35 minutes or until an inserted skewer or toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan and then turn out and cut into squares.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
263kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
219mg
(9%)
Potassium
153mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
2637IU
(53%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 219mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 2637IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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30 reviews
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