Best Summer Squash Cupcakes Recipes
BUTTERNUT SQUASH CUPCAKES
Here's a great way to use some leftover squash-sneak it into these moist and delicious cupcakes, and your family will never know the difference!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h55m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups, grease bottoms and sides of muffin cups with shortening and lightly flour, or spray with baking spray with flour.
- In medium bowl, mix flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and salt; set aside.
- In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Gradually add granulated sugar, about 1/4 cup at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping bowl occasionally. Beat 2 minutes longer. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in squash and 2 teaspoons vanilla. On low speed, alternately add flour mixture, about one-third at a time, and 1/2 cup milk, about half at a time, beating just until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup cranberries and the pecans.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each with about 3 tablespoons batter or until about two-thirds full.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pans; place on cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- In medium bowl, beat powdered sugar and 2/3 cup butter with electric mixer on low speed. Stir in 3 teaspoons vanilla, the rum and 3 tablespoons milk. Gradually beat in enough remaining milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, to make frosting smooth and spreadable. Frost cupcakes; garnish with chopped cranberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 42 g, TransFat 1/2 g
SUMMER SQUASH POUND CAKE
This golden brown, tender pound cake is the perfect treat to make when you have an abundance of summer squash in your garden. It's not overly sweet, so it appeals to everyone. -Lisa Brockwell, Necedah, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon juice and extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating after each addition just until combined. Stir in squash., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine glaze ingredients; pour over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
YELLOW SQUASH MUFFINS
These muffins are so moist and golden, they're sure to become an instant family favorite. They have a delicate squash flavor.-Doris Heath, Franklin, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add squash. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash; stir in the butter and egg. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in the squash mixture just until moistened., Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SUMMER SQUASH BAKE
From Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Gail Smrtic shares this colorful casserole that makes the most of fresh summer squash. A handful of chopped pecans adds a nutty crunch to the creamy side dish.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place squash and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain well. Stir in the green pepper, onion, pecans, mayonnaise, 1/3 cup of cheese, sugar, salt and pepper. , Transfer to a lightly greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
YELLOW SQUASH PATTIES
Top these delicious, cheesy squash patties with sour cream and a dash of hot sauce. Everyone will love them!
Provided by RS787878
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the squash and onion in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and drain about 30 minutes, until no longer moist.
- In a bowl, mix the squash and onion, flour, cornmeal, egg, and cheese. Season with pepper.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop squash mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls into the skillet, and cook 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 952.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
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