Pumpkin, due to its sweet flavor, is perfect for preparing cakes and sweets. The pumpkin or squash cake is a delicacy, which is also very nutritious because of everything it contains . In some Caribbean countries, such as Venezuela and part of Colombia, Cuba and the Dominican Republic, squash is called squash, and it is a very popular vegetable with which creams, purees and, of course, sweets are made.
Pumpkin pie is not exactly the same as the American pumpkin pie, so typical of Halloween celebrations. This cake is a bit more pasty, an essential texture to make it look good. In Venezuela, for example, it is one of the most traditional desserts, and it is ideal to serve as snacks or after meals. Pumpkin is rich in beta-carotene, which gives it its beautiful color, has very few calories, a lot of fiber, vitamins and antioxidants that make it an essential vegetable in the kitchen.
Ingredients:
How to prepare a delicious pumpkin or squash cake:
- Remove the crust from the pumpkin, boil in plenty of salted water . When tender, drain and mash with a fork until pureed .
- Beat the butter with the sugar . Gradually integrate the eggs, powdered milk and flour.
- Preheat the oven to 180 ° C.
- Add the vanilla and cinnamon .
- Add the squash or crushed pumpkin last and integrate with a spatula .
- Then add the crushed walnuts .
- Pour the mixture into a mold and bake at 180 ° C for 20 minutes , or until, when you insert a needle or skewer in the center, it comes out clean .
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool before unmolding .
Serve this delicious pumpkin or squash cake at snacks and give your family a delicious and nutritious dessert. You can accompany it with a scoop of ice cream, or whipped cream and a string of caramel, or jam, or take it alone, with a cup of good coffee with milk.
As you can see, this cake is very simple to make and looks great on any occasion. Keep in mind that the texture of the cake must be very fluffy, for which you must sift the flour. You can also add a teaspoon of baking powder or baking soda.
