My family is a bit pumpkined out…
it isn’t even Thanksgiving yet.
I guess when you start baking with pumpkin in September,
that’s bound to happen.
But, I LOVE baking with the flavors of fall.
Then, I spotted my abundance of squash.
I figured if pumpkin could be a dessert, why not butternut squash.
While this pound cake does not SCREAM with squash flavor,
it is delicious,
and I suppose if it tasted like squash,
I wouldn’t be able to get my kids to eat it.
Enjoy!
Butternut Squash Pound Cake
1 cup of squash puree
2 cups of flour
1 cup of butter {room temperature}
2 eggs
3/4 cup of maple sugar
{I love maple with squash – if you’re using regular sugar increase to 1 cup}
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking powder
{my loaf was a bit flat – I would probably try 1 1/2 – 2 tsp next time}
1/2 tsp salt
sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder
{set aside}
cream together the butter and sugar
add in the vanilla and eggs {one at a time}
gradually add in the flour
mixing only until all the ingredients are combined
spoon into a buttered loaf pan
bake @325 for 50 – 60 minutes
technically, pound cake is dessert, but I enjoyed mine toasted for breakfast:)
About Heather @French Press
I love this idea! Mmmm. Butternut squash.
I was surprised by how good it was – and when Stella like it – it must be good!
It looks so good Heather! I love squash and breads! Have a lovely week! Angie xo
thanks – you too!
Oh this looks so good! I have to share it on Facebook and Twitter! Thank you for coming to Whimsy Wednesday:)
Kelly @ Smart! School {House}
thank you for sharing!
I can’t wait to give this a try. It looks terrific and your photos are awesome. Come join me for Merry Merry Munchies at http://diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com/2012/11/2012-merry-merry-munchies-1-sugared-nuts.html
This sounds really intriguing! I’d love for you to share this at Tuesday’s Table for the Holidays – http://zentmrs.blogspot.com/2012/11/tuesdays-table-time-for-holidays.html
I have a squash with pound cake written all over it. Thanks for the idea. I would love it if you’d share this over at Real Housemoms for our Fabulous Fridays!
Oh yum, this looks so good!
I have a weekend party I’d love for you to share this on:
http://westernwarmth.blogspot.com
Thanks!
Bobi
Oh gosh. Perfect. Totally perfect. I cannot wait to try this.