Best 5 Mikas Kabocha Cake Pumpkin Cake Recipes

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Mikas Kabocha, or Japanese Pumpkin, is a sweet and flavorful variety of pumpkin that is popular in Japanese cuisine. It has a smooth, creamy texture and a bright orange color. The cake, made with Mikas Kabocha, is moist and flavorful, with a rich pumpkin flavor and a tender crumb. It is a popular dish in Japan and is often served as a dessert or snack. The cake can be made with a variety of different ingredients, such as flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and spices. It can also be decorated with a variety of toppings, such as whipped cream, frosting, or chocolate chips. With its delicious flavor and beautiful presentation, Mikas Kabocha cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

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MIKA'S KABOCHA CAKE (PUMPKIN CAKE)



Mika's Kabocha Cake (Pumpkin Cake) image

Very healthy and easy to make. The natural sweetness comes from the pumpkin and honey. The recipe makes a very small cake because I only had a little bit of leftover pumpkin. Created this primarily for Mom, who's watching her weight but loves cake.

Provided by Mikaaa

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Pumpkin Bread Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed pumpkin
½ cup honey
½ cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
¼ cup cashews, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch cake pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Stir in mashed pumpkin. Mix in honey, milk, oil, and egg until batter is smooth.
  • Pour batter into the greased cake pan. Gently press cashews into the batter for decoration.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool in the pan, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 24.5 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 323.8 mg, Sugar 19.4 g

KABOCHA SQUASH CAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR CREAM



Kabocha Squash Cake with Brown Sugar Cream image

Provided by Will Goldfarb

Categories     Cake     Beer     Milk/Cream     Dessert     Bake     Vanilla     Squash     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Brown sugar cream:
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3 large egg whites
Cakes:
2 cups 3/4-inch cubes peeled seeded kabocha squash (from one 3-pound squash)
1 cup whole milk
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup lager (mild-flavored beer)
1 large egg
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • For brown sugar cream:
  • Place 1 tablespoon water in cup. Sprinkle gelatin over. Let stand 10 minutes to soften.
  • Stir cream and sugar in medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Add egg whites and whisk until mixture thickens, about 12 minutes (do not boil). Add gelatin mixture; whisk until dissolved. Strain into large clean bowl. Chill until cold. Cover and chill overnight.
  • For cakes:
  • Combine squash and milk in heavy small saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Bring to simmer over medium heat. Partially cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until squash is very tender, about 20 minutes. Remove vanilla bean. Drain squash. Place in processor and blend until smooth. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray six 3/4cup ramekins with nonstick spray. Place 1/2 cup squash puree in large bowl (reserve remaining puree for another use). Add sugar, oil, beer, and egg to puree and beat to blend. Sift flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt over; beat to blend. Divide batter among prepared ramekins.
  • Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Cool cakes in ramekins. Turn out onto plates. Beat brown sugar cream to firm peaks; spoon alongside cakes.

MIKA'S KABOCHA CAKE (PUMPKIN CAKE)



Mika's Kabocha Cake (Pumpkin Cake) image

Very healthy and easy to make. The natural sweetness comes from the pumpkin and honey. The recipe makes a very small cake because I only had a little bit of leftover pumpkin. Created this primarily for Mom, who's watching her weight but loves cake.

Provided by Mikaaa

Categories     Pumpkin Bread

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed pumpkin
½ cup honey
½ cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
¼ cup cashews, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch cake pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Stir in mashed pumpkin. Mix in honey, milk, oil, and egg until batter is smooth.
  • Pour batter into the greased cake pan. Gently press cashews into the batter for decoration.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool in the pan, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 24.5 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 323.8 mg, Sugar 19.4 g

MIKA'S KABOCHA CAKE (PUMPKIN CAKE)



Mika's Kabocha Cake (Pumpkin Cake) image

Very healthy and easy to make. The natural sweetness comes from the pumpkin and honey. The recipe makes a very small cake because I only had a little bit of leftover pumpkin. Created this primarily for Mom, who's watching her weight but loves cake.

Provided by Mikaaa

Categories     Pumpkin Bread

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed pumpkin
½ cup honey
½ cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
¼ cup cashews, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch cake pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Stir in mashed pumpkin. Mix in honey, milk, oil, and egg until batter is smooth.
  • Pour batter into the greased cake pan. Gently press cashews into the batter for decoration.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool in the pan, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 24.5 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 323.8 mg, Sugar 19.4 g

MIKA'S KABOCHA CAKE (PUMPKIN CAKE)



Mika's Kabocha Cake (Pumpkin Cake) image

Very healthy and easy to make. The natural sweetness comes from the pumpkin and honey. The recipe makes a very small cake because I only had a little bit of leftover pumpkin. Created this primarily for Mom, who's watching her weight but loves cake.

Provided by Mikaaa

Categories     Pumpkin Bread

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed pumpkin
½ cup honey
½ cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
¼ cup cashews, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch cake pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Stir in mashed pumpkin. Mix in honey, milk, oil, and egg until batter is smooth.
  • Pour batter into the greased cake pan. Gently press cashews into the batter for decoration.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool in the pan, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 24.5 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 323.8 mg, Sugar 19.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right pumpkin: Kabocha squash is the ideal pumpkin for this cake, as it has a naturally sweet and moist flesh. If you can't find kabocha squash, you can substitute butternut squash or another type of sweet pumpkin.
  • Roast the pumpkin: Roasting the pumpkin intensifies its flavor and makes it easier to mash. Be sure to roast the pumpkin until it is very soft, so that it blends smoothly into the cake batter.
  • Use good-quality chocolate: The chocolate ganache is an important part of this cake, so use the best quality chocolate you can find. A semisweet or bittersweet chocolate will give the ganache a rich and decadent flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the cake cool completely: Before you frost the cake, let it cool completely. This will help the ganache to set properly.

Conclusion:

This kabocha cake is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The moist and flavorful pumpkin cake is complemented perfectly by the rich and decadent chocolate ganache. Follow these tips to ensure that your kabocha cake turns out perfectly every time.

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