Squash Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Butter a 20-cm (8-inch) springform pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the flour, ground almonds, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth. Add the puréed squash and beat for about 1 minute. At low speed, add the dry ingredients, except for the almonds.

4. 4

   Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with the almonds. Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean. Let cool. Unmould and cool on a wire rack.