I start looking for fun and different Thanksgiving and holiday ideas as soon as I feel the first chill in the air. Who says vegetables don’t make great desserts? This Cranberry Butternut Squash Bundt Cake will open your eyes to all kinds of new possibilities. Yes, squash!
Cranberry Butternut Squash Bundt Cake
When you think of bundt cake, you don’t normally think of butternut squash. But don’t let that deter you from stepping out of your dessert comfort zone and giving this unique treat a try. Yes, it really does contain roasted butternut squash. So, if you find yourself with a bunch of extra squash leftover, think cake. Trust me. Have I ever steered you wrong?
Roasted, puréed Butternut squash is mixed into a pretty traditional cake batter. I added a splash of maple syrup and some allspice to give this dessert a fall feel. Dried cranberries give a nice pop of color of tang when baked with the bundt cake. The final product is not super sweet which for me would be a welcome addition to Thanksgiving. Sometimes, there is just too much sweetness in traditional pies for me.
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This Cranberry Butternut Squash Bundt Cake is still very dessert-like with its drizzle of cranberry lemon glaze. With just enough sweetness to make it feel like a treat, but not a sugar overkill. A great addition to a family brunch or holiday centerpiece. This fun and different dessert is worth a try. You may even be able to trick some “non squash eaters” in your family into tasting it. #SquashGoals
So tell me-have you started thinking about your Thanksgiving or holiday meals? Would you give this Cranberry Butternut Squash Bundt Cake a try?
Cranberry Butternut Squash Bundt Cake Meatless Monday
Squash goals! Step out of the usual dessert go to and try out this Cranberry Butternut Squash Bundt cake. Full of all the fall feels and yummy flavors a great addition
Ingredients
- 16 oz butternut squash
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 C sugar
- 1/4 C pure maple syrup
- 1/3 C vegetable oil
- 1 Tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 Tsp all spice
- 1 3/4 C flour
- 2 Tsp baking powder
- 1/2 C dried cranberries
- For lemon glaze:
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 C confectioners sugar
- 1/4 C canned cranberries or left over cranberry sauce
Instructions
- preheat oven 350
- bake squash for 20 min (with olive oil) until soft
- mash with a fork or purée
- Meanwhile in a mixing bowl
- whisk eggs and sugar for 2 min
- add oil, vanilla, all spice, dash of salt
- Add squash and mix well
- add flour to combine
- Grease bundt pan and lightly flour
- pour batter into pan
- sprinkle on cranberries
- bake 30 min
- allow to cool before removing from pan
- mix glaze:
- combine confectioners sugar, lemon juice
- drizzle onto cake
- add cranberry sauce to finish
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1 sliceAmount Per Serving: Calories: 353Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 139mgCarbohydrates: 65gFiber: 3gSugar: 39gProtein: 5g
I love that cranberry season is upon us 🙂
I could totally see my family enjoying this as a Thanksgiving dessert!
Cranberries are so good with squash hope you try it out
This looks delicious! Going to save the recipe for friendsgiving and Thanksgiving (which, I can’t believe is right around the corner, ack!)
OH thanks so much!
I have a non-squash eater in my family. I’ll have to see if I can fool him. He’s a cake lover, so probably! This looks yummy and I love the addition of butternut squash and cranberries.
Funny thing is that it is a really subtle taste and not “squashy”. If he will eat zucchini bread or pumpkin muffins, he will like this
I’ve never heard about squash in a cake but I bet the texture would be similar to pumpkin so I’m not surprised it would work in a cake.
Yes very similar to pumpkin or zucchini bread and very delish
You had me at squash and cranberries, two of my favorite things!?!
This would be perfect for a Thanksgiving brunch I think. Saving this recipe. If I wasn’t making multiple birthday cakes this week I’d be baking it sooner.
Let me know what you think!
I never thought to use butternut squash in this way! How awesome!
It is a fun way to mix things up!
Yum! <3 This looks so good! I haven't made a cake in ages but I love butternut squash, so it feels like this needs to happen! 😛
Well I must agree! 🙂
Wow! This sounds so intriguing! I would definitely have to keep the recipe a secret until after everyone enjoyed a slice!
If you like zucchini or pumpkin muffins it’s a similar taste. No one will know!
This has YUM written all over it (and baked into it as well). I’m gonna try this!!
Yay hope you enjoy it!
Love that you put the squash right in the cake. I’ve never done that but look forward to trying soon!
Thanks it’s just as simple as making zucchini or pumpkin baked goods. Try it sometime
Wow a veggie filled dessert! Perfect for the fall.
Thanks it sure is
I got something new to try this Diwali…Cranberries are not very common here…will use raisins. Thanks for the recipe…
That would work as well I think
I don’t have a bundt pan at all but maybe this can just be made as a bread?? I’m a huge fan of using veg in sweet breads or desserts, especially when you can’t tell there is veg in there! great touch with the maple syrup as well.
I don’t really make anything special for holidays but I do get more inspired to bake and make soup when the weather gets chillier!
Yes I am sure you could use a regular cake pan or loaf pan. Cooking times may vary a bit. Hope you try it out!
I’m surprised at how little flour and how much squash is needed. Can’t wait to go to the farm this weekend to get a squash and try this!
Yes if you like zucchini or pumpkin goods you will love this one too
I’m loving all of the fall flavors in this bundt cake! Such a creative way to use butternut squash. Can’t wait to try it!
Thanks really hope you enjoy it it’s a fun twist
Brilliant idea!
My family is super regimented when it comes to Thanksgiving. One year I tried to deviate from the standard menu and the amount of complaining was out of control! I make pumpkin and apple pies and no one gets hurt lol.
ha ha well maybe another time then
Wow! Cool idea to use butternut squash in a dessert! Great Thanksgiving recipe right here.
Thanks so much
How much fun is this? What a great combo of flavors for a bundt cake. So unique and tasty.
It really was tasty!
I would definitely give this bundt cake a try. Sounds delish. I love cranberries and butternut squash. A great combo!
Thanks would love to know what you think of it
This looks so good! Vegetables make such a great cake – sweet but not too sweet!
Thank for this, Deborah!
Thanks and yes I agree not too sweet but sweet enough
Sold!!!! Cranberries are a great clutch fruit…sweet with a “tarty” edge.
Yes exactly and a nice addition to this not so sweet cake
I honestly don’t think that butternut squash gets enough baking love. I’m so excited to try out this recipe this week.
well thanks so much really hope you enjoy
This cake is lovely and I always love the combination of lemon and cranberry. Plus, yummy recipes with veggies disguised as dessert always helps me get my kids to eat a few more vegetables. Can’t wait to try it!
Yes exactly they will never know!
Love butternut squash, all squash, and cranberry together! Well love both in general and together.
I also love a good bundt but might give these a try in a muffin tin this week!
I bet they would also be great as a muffin let me know
I would never have thought of using butternut squash for this, but I bet it gives it a great flavor! Perfect fall treat!
Thanks so much Amber!
I love that this is meatless! Nice look also, I assume the taste is good and is sweet. Perfect for holidays!
Thanks so much hope you give it a try
This looks so delicious and perfect for the holidays! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for checking it out
Yum! Cranberry is one of my favorite fall flavors! Much better than pumpkin in my opinion 😂🎃
I could not pick a favorite!
Just want to let you know I loved how this turned out! The squash in the cake is a genius idea and the cranberries are perfect for fall.
Thanks so much Julie!
I love using veggies in baking! Really adds moisture and creates a nice crumb texture!
It sure does!
Okay, I remember this recipe , but I forgot to try it last time (my bad). I’m the only one who will eat cranberries in my house, so this would be a great cranberry option for Thanksgiving.
I like the cranberries on top as well. It’s a subtle sweetness
I do not use white sugar or white flour. I’ve changed to coconut sugar or cane sugar, or honey or maple syrup. For the flour I sure either almond or coconut or rice flours.
Could this recipe be changed to using one of these ingredients?
Thank you!
Admittedly, I have not tried to make this with almond flour. I have found in the past that using almond flour requires more liquid to keep it moist. I’d love to know how it goes if you give it a try!