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Chocolate Chip Butternut Squash Cake

This Chocolate Chip Butternut Squash Cake is a cozy dessert that’s moist, spiced, and studded with chocolate chips.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12
Calories: 263 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Lightly grease and line an 8x8 inch baking pan
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Sift in the flour, baking powder, spices and salt and gently mix. Fold in the chocolate.
  5. 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

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

% 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.