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Kabocha Squash Spice Cake with Chai Caramel

Delicious Kabocha Squash Spice Cake with Chai Caramel Recipe

This Kabocha Squash Spice Cake with Chai Caramel delivers rich flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 343

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 5 pounds kabocha squash large
  • 3 eggs large
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3 Tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour or regular all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom optional
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
Topping
  • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour or regular all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup raw walnuts chopped
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup to taste
  • 6 Tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract for topping
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon for topping
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt for topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • High-powered blender
  • baking sheet
  • Casserole dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 415 degrees F. Trim the top off of the kabocha squash, cut it in half, and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle the flesh with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and place cut-side down on a baking sheet. Roast for 55 to 65 minutes until very soft. Scoop the flesh into a bowl to cool.
  2. Once cool, add the kabocha squash to a high-powered blender with the filling ingredients and blend until well combined. Alternatively, use a potato masher and mixing bowl. Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch round casserole dish or a 13" x 9" baking dish and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  3. Stir together the topping ingredients until well combined. Evenly spread the topping over the kabocha squash filling.
  4. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 20-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 10gFat: 8gFiber: 4gSugar: 10g

Notes

Feel free to customize your spices or nuts in the topping for a unique twist.

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