Butternut Squash Cake with Butter-Rum Frosting Recipe

Butternut Squash Cake with Butter-Rum Frosting Recipe

www.bettycrocker.com

Similar in flavor and texture to pumpkin, butternut squash works well in this moist cake, studded with cranberries and nuts.

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Cooking tools:

  • Hand mixer
  • Grater
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Peeler
  • Baking pan
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Toothpick
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spoon
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups shredded peeled butternut squash (about 1 lb)
  • 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries, if desired
  • 1/2 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts (filberts), if desired
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons rum or 2 teaspoons rum extract plus 4 teaspoons milk
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts (filberts)

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