Kabocha Squash Sweets for Halloween
Kabocha squash is a popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine and is often used in both savory and sweet dishes. It is known for its sweet and nutty flavor.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 500 gram Kabocha Squash
- 1.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the kabocha squash into small cubes and steam until soft. Mash the cooked squash and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the mashed kabocha squash, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until a smooth batter forms.
- Grease a baking dish and pour the batter into it. Smooth the surface with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Cut into slices and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.