Best 9 Butternut Squash Cupcakes Recipes

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Butternut squash cupcakes are a delightful and autumn-inspired treat that combines the natural sweetness of butternut squash with the comforting flavors of traditional cupcakes. Whether you're looking for a unique dessert to impress your friends or a festive addition to your holiday table, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit. With their moist and tender crumb, rich and creamy frosting, and vibrant orange color, they are a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect butternut squash cupcakes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CAKES



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Whether you're eating gluten-free or not, this is just a really nice, and very easy, winter dish.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup diced onion
2 cups grated butternut squash, packed
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg, beaten
¼ cup garbanzo-fava bean flour (such as Bob's Red Mill®)
3 tablespoons corn flour (such as Bob's Red Mill®)
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup sour cream for garnish
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook and stir until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Place butternut squash in a large bowl, and season with curry powder, cumin, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss with a fork, then stir in the egg, garbanzo-fava bean flour, and corn flour. Mix in cooled onions.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop about 1/4 cup of the butternut squash mixture into the pan. Flatten to a patty about 1/4-inch thick. Pan fry until crisp and browned, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining squash mixture.
  • Top with sour cream and pumpkin seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 52.8 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 251.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CUPCAKES



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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

2 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 cup mashed cooked butternut squash
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
6 cups powdered sugar
2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 teaspoons vanilla
1 tablespoon rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract plus 2 teaspoons milk
4 to 5 tablespoons milk
Chopped dried cranberries, if desired

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

BUTTERNUT SQUASH MUFFINS WITH A FROSTY TOP



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My kids love these squash muffins. They taste a bit like carrot cake, as the two vegetables are very similar - I've simply swapped carrots for squash. Both of them are wonderful carriers of flavors like cinnamon, cloves and vanilla. The skin of a butternut squash goes deliciously chewy and soft when cooked, so there's no need to peel it off. Give these little cakes a go - they're a perfect naughty-but-nice treat. And a great way of getting your kids to eat squash!

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 16

14 ounces butternut squash, skin on, deseeded and roughly chopped
2 1/4 cups light soft brown sugar
4 large free-range or organic eggs
Sea salt
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, unsifted
2 heaping teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Handful of walnuts, chopped
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 clementine, zested
1 lemon, zested
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 cup sour cream
2 heaping tablespoons icing sugar, sifted
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped out
Lavender flowers or rose petals, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line your muffin tins with paper cups.
  • Whiz the squash in a food processor until finely chopped. Add the sugar, and crack in the eggs. Add a pinch of salt, the flour, baking powder, walnuts, cinnamon and olive oil and whiz together until well beaten. You may need to pause the machine at some point to scrape the mix down the sides with a rubber spatula. Try not to overdo it with the mixing - you want to just combine everything and no more.
  • Fill the paper cups with the muffin mixture. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Check to see whether they are cooked properly by sticking a wooden skewer or a knife right into one of the muffins - if it comes out clean, they're done. If it's a bit sticky, pop them back into the oven for a little longer. Remove from the oven and leave the muffins to cool on a wire rack.
  • As soon as the muffins are in the oven, make your runny frosted topping. Place most of the clementine zest, all the lemon zest and the lemon juice in a bowl. Add the sour cream, icing sugar and vanilla seeds and mix well. Taste and have a think about it - adjust the amount of lemon juice or icing sugar to balance the sweet and sour. Put into the fridge until your muffins have cooled down, then spoon the topping onto the muffins.
  • Serve on a lovely plate (on a cake stand if you're feeling elegant, or on a rustic slab if you're more of a hunter-gatherer type!), with the rest of the clementine zest sprinkled over. For an interesting flavor and look, a few dried lavender flowers or rose petals are fantastic.

PERFECT BUTTERNUT SQUASH MUFFINS



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Similar to pumpkin muffins, these are a great way to use up butternut squash and are not too high in sugar. Even my picky husband enjoys these! Feel free to play around with the spice amounts to your liking.

Provided by cezeigler

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 small butternut squash
3 eggs
½ cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
¼ cup raisins
¼ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 20 muffin cups.
  • Cut a 1/2-inch hole into the larger part of the squash and cover with a damp paper towel.
  • Cook squash in a microwave oven in 3-minute increments, turning slightly after each increment, until squash can be easily pierced with a fork, 9 to 12 minutes. Set aside until cool to the touch, about 20 minutes.
  • Halve squash lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Measure 1 1/2 cups squash into a large bowl. Mash eggs, water, vegetable oil, white sugar, and brown sugar into the squash. Whisk whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, cloves, and pumpkin pie spice into the squash mixture until you have a smooth batter. Fold raisins and walnuts into the batter.
  • Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups to about 1/2 to 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.7 calories, Carbohydrate 63.9 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 406.4 mg, Sugar 25.7 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH JUMBLE



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This dish was a huge hit at Thanksgiving. It's a unique side that still feels traditional. I like Gorgonzola for this, but any blue cheese would work. -Kara Brocious, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium butternut squash (2 to 2-1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-in. cubes
2 to 2-1/2 pounds large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-in. cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425º. In a large bowl, combine squash, potatoes, olive oil, salt, thyme and pepper; transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast until tender, 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally. To serve, place mixture in a serving dish. Sprinkle with cheese, pecans, cranberries and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BUTTERCUP SQUASH COFFEE CAKE



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My father grows a large buttercup squash patch, so each fall, I get an ample amount of his harvest. I make this treat to share with my co-workers. They rave about the moist cake, the crunchy streusel and the applesauce between the layers. -Mary Jones, Cumberland, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 27

CRUMB MIXTURE:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup chopped nuts
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons cold butter
CAKE:
1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup mashed cooked buttercup squash
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch ground cloves
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons hot water

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly; set aside. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in squash and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Spoon half into a greased 9-in. springform pan., Spread applesauce over batter. Sprinkle with half of the crumb mixture. Spoon remaining batter evenly over crumb mixture. Top with remaining crumb mixture., Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing sides of pan., Combine the confectioners' sugar, extract and enough water to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over coffee cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CAKE



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Similar in flavor and texture to pumpkin, butternut squash works well in this moist cake, studded with nuts.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 cups shredded peeled butternut squash (1 small)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2 to 4 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 teaspoons maple flavor
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat 3/4 cup butter and the granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs until fluffy. Beat in baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add flour alternately with buttermilk, scraping side of bowl. Beat 1 minute. Stir in squash and 1/2 cup walnuts. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • In medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and the cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk and the maple flavor. Beat until smooth and creamy, adding additional milk if needed. Frost cake. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup walnuts. Cover and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 53 g, TransFat 1/2 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH PANCAKES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Inspired by Curaçaoan pumpkin pancakes, these butternut squash pancakes bring you the perfect balance of fluffiness and butternut squash flavor.

Provided by Chris Rosa

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

⅓ cup warm water
⅓ cup dried cranberries
1 can butternut squash purée
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, for cooking pancakes
½ cup pecan, roughly chopped
½ cup maple syrup
½ stick unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Add the warm water and dried cranberries to a small bowl. Set aside to soak for 10-15 minutes while you prepare the pancake batter, then drain well.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the butternut squash purée and buttermilk. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Add the eggs, vanilla, melted butter, and brown sugar and blend to combine.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and fold with a rubber spatula until just combined. Gently fold in the drained cranberries and chocolate chips.
  • Let the batter rest for 15-30 minutes at room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, make the toasted pecan maple syrup: Toast the pecans in a small saucepan over medium heat until fragrant and beginning to brown, 3-4 minutes. Add the maple syrup and butter and cook until the bubbling diminishes slightly, stirring throughout to keep from burning, 3-4 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and keep warm until ready to serve.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Once the butter begins to foam, add ⅓ cup (40 G)of pancake batter to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until bubbles start to appear on the surface. Flip the pancake and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the pancake to a platter and repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter as needed. As you cook the pancakes, keep them in the oven at 200°F (95°C) or cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Serve the pancakes warm with the toasted pecan maple syrup on top.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 758 calories, Carbohydrate 98 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 42 grams

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SULTANA CUPCAKES



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These delicious cupcakes are healthy and perfect for a lunch time treat. Top with cream cheese frosting for even more flavour.

Provided by bluebell3113

Time 45m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line a 12-hole muffin tray with paper cases. Pour the oil into a large bowl and add the sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat together, then add the grated butternut squash, sultanas and orange zest.
  • Stir in the cinnamon, flour and bicarbonate of soda, the mixture will be quite wet. Spoon into the cases. Bake for 25 mins until firm and springy to the touch and a skewer inserted in the centre of a cupcake comes out clean. Leave to cool for 15-20 minutes on a wire rack.
  • To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth then spread on top of the cupcakes. Leave plain or decorate with toasted pecans. Store in the fridge, but return to room temperature to serve for the best flavour and texture.

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: For the best flavor and texture, choose a butternut squash that is firm and heavy for its size. Avoid any squash that has soft spots or blemishes.
  • Roast the squash properly: Roasting the squash brings out its natural sweetness and makes it easier to puree. Be sure to roast the squash until it is fork-tender.
  • Use a food processor or blender to puree the squash: This will ensure that the squash is smooth and lump-free.
  • Let the squash cool completely before using it in the cupcakes: This will help to prevent the cupcakes from becoming too wet.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cupcakes tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cupcakes at the right temperature: The cupcakes should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Butternut squash cupcakes are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for fall. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite frosting and toppings. So next time you're looking for a unique and flavorful cupcake recipe, give butternut squash cupcakes a try!

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