Easy Squash Cupcake Ideas

 
03-Jan-2012 by festivalfoods

Squash Cupcake RecipesSquashes are great veggies for baking into cupcakes. The payoff is a moist, airy, and light treat. The  cupcake ideas mentioned in this write-up have a harmonious blend of tasty flavors. Read on to know more about these interesting cupcake recipes using squash.

 

Delightful Cupcake Recipes Incorporating Squash

 

1. Chocolate-Squash Cupcakes

Chocolate Squash Cupcakes

Infusing summer quash into a chocolate cupcake will yield a more decadent delight. The chocolate cupcake becomes a moister and even more delightful dessert. You may prepare this cupcake using a yellow cake mix and semisweet chocolate chips. As for the core ingredient, squash, grate one small veggie and add to the cake batter. Top off with a luxurious peanut butter frosting and embellish with unsalted, roasted, and crushed almonds for that added crunch.

 

2. Butternut Squash Applesauce And Date Cupcake

Butternut Squash Applesauce And Date Cupcake

The recipe actually talks about making a cake. Nevertheless, you can make use of the same batter to prepare some awesome bite-sized goodies also. Rich with the aromas of ginger and cinnamon, these decadent delights get a subtle richness from the dark brown dates used. The walnuts added to the batter give a slight crunchy texture. Top the cupcakes with delightful a Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting.

 

The squash cupcake ideas outlined above are sweet ways to get your kids eat this nutritious veggie. They make marvelous party desserts also! So, try them today!

 

Image Credit: susikochenundbacken.blogspot.com, thecupcakeblog.com, cupcakejubilee.blogspot.com

Comments

Anonymous says :

Chocolate & squash? Do they go together?
Posted on: 4 January 2012 - 1:39am

festivalfoods says :

Chocolate goes well with summer squash!
Posted on: 4 January 2012 - 10:10pm

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