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Squash Cake

Whether enjoyed on its own, dusted with powdered sugar, or paired with a dollop of whipped cream, squash cake is a unique dessert that will leave you craving for more. Please give this Squash Cake a try; you won’t be disappointed.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour 284g
  • 2 cups sugar 396g
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 Tablespoons of lemon zest
  • 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 2 cups grated squash yellow or zucchini
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans 3/4 cup in the batter & 3/4 cup on top

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease and flour a 13 X 9 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl mix flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and cinnamon together.
  • In a small bowl combine oil, eggs and vanilla together. Add this wet mixture to the flour mixture and mix until smooth.
  • Add the lemon zest and lemon juice.
  • Fold in the grated squash and 3/4 cup of chopped pecans.
  • Pour into prepared pan and spread batter evenly.
  • Top with remaining 3/4 cup of pecans.
  • Bake at 350F for 45-50 minutes.
  • Check the center of the cake at 45 minutes with a toothpick for doneness.
  • If Bake longer if needed. Let cool completely before serving.

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Keyword Baking, Cake, Dessert