Best Summer Squash Pound Cake Recipes

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PARMESAN-SQUASH CAKES



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In this recipe we shred summer squash and use it like shredded potatoes to make tasty little pancakes flavored with Parmesan cheese and shallots.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Low-Calorie Squash Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg
⅔ cup finely chopped shallots
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 cups shredded seeded summer squash, (2-3 medium, about 1 pound; see Tip)
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Beat egg in a large bowl. Stir in shallots, parsley, salt and pepper. Place shredded squash in the center of a clean kitchen towel; gather up the ends and twist to squeeze out any liquid. Add the squash and cheese to the bowl; stir to combine.
  • Heat oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pack a 1/3-cup measuring cup with the squash mixture and unmold it into the pan; gently pat it down to form a 3-inch cake. Repeat, making 4 squash cakes. Cook until browned and crispy on the bottom, 3 to 4 minutes. Gently turn the cakes over and transfer the pan to the oven. Bake for 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 55.1 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 349.4 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

YELLOW SQUASH BUNDT CAKE



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Shhh! There are veggies in this Bundt cake.

Provided by Anna Theoktisto

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h20m

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 cups grated yellow squash (from 2 medium [6 1⁄2 oz. each] squash
1 tablespoon lemon zest plus 2 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 lemon)
2 cups unsifted powdered sugar
2 tablespoons whole buttermilk
1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 1 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 lemon)

Steps:

  • Prepare the cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 10-cup Bundt pan with baking spray. Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Place eggs, sugar, and oil in bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until light and airy, about 3 minutes, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Stir in squash, lemon zest, and juice. Gradually add flour mixture, beating on low speed until just combined, about 45 seconds. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack; cool 1 hour.
  • Prepare the glaze: Whisk together all ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake.

PEG'S SUMMER SQUASH BAKE



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An easy summer recipe that you are sure to enjoy! Feel free to doctor it up by adding chopped red pepper and/or alternating with zucchini as well.

Provided by Peg

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 large summer squash, sliced 1/4-inch thick
¼ cup butter, cut into small chunks
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Lay the summer squash slices in a single layer in a 9x12-inch baking dish; dot with butter. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the squash.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the squash is tender, bubbling, and golden yellow-brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 159.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

TASTE-OF-SUMMER LIGHT POUND CAKE



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This delicious, reduced-calorie pound cake brings the bright look and taste of summer to your table year-round. -Jill Bellrose, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup fat-free lemon yogurt
GLAZE:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/3 cup dried apricots, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg whites, then egg, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon juice and extracts. Combine the flours, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with yogurt., Transfer to a 10-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For glaze, in a small bowl, whisk the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest until blended. Stir in apricots. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LEMON POPPY SEED POUNDCAKE



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This lemon poppy seed poundcake is summery and quick to make, and perfect for a picnic. One tip: cut up the poundcake before the picnic but leave it in the baking pan. It makes it easier to transport, and the pan protects it, too. Then serve it on its own, with ripe berries, and let the ants enjoy the crumbs.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Butter, for greasing pan
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, more for pan
Zest of 2 lemons
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons plus 4 teaspoons lemon juice
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour an 8-inch loaf pan.
  • In a bowl, combine lemon zest and sugar and rub with your fingers until it looks like wet sand. Whisk in buttermilk, 3 tablespoons lemon juice and eggs. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk dry ingredients into the batter, then whisk in oil and poppy seeds.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean, about 1 hour. Let cool in pan until warm to the touch, then turn out onto a baking rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. Turn cake right side up.
  • Whisk together remaining 4 teaspoons lemon juice and the confectioners' sugar. Use a pastry brush to spread glaze evenly over top and sides of cake. Cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 443, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 238 milligrams, Sugar 34 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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