U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Chocolate Squash Cake

Aunt Barbara's Chocolate Squash Cake
Makes: 12 Servings

Incorporating squash into a chocolate cake adds flavor plus fiber, vitamin K, phosphorus, and folate.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 1 package cake mix, dark chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 cup squash, shredded or finely chopped
  • chopped walnuts (1/4 cup, optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or bundt pan.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cake mix and cinnamon.
  4. Add eggs, water, and oil. Blend until combined, then beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes on medium speed.
  5. Fold in squash. Add nuts if you like.
  6. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until cake springs back when lightly touched.

Notes

Other Ideas:

  • Use a greased 9x13 inch pan. Bake for 45 minutes.
  • To lighten cake, try 6 egg whites in place of whole egg.
  • Replace 1/2 cup oil with 1/2 cup applesauce.

Learn more about:

Source:

Adapted from: Aunt Barbara's Chocolate Squash Cake, Farm Fresh Summertime Recipes
Connecticut Food Policy Council

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 slice, 1/12 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 226
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 51 mg
Sodium 289 mg
Carbohydrates 26 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 13 g
Added Sugars included 12 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 52 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 145 mg

N/A will display when nutrient data is unavailable

Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 226
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5 g
Linoleic Acid 4 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.5 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 51 mg
Carbohydrates 26 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 13 g
Added Sugars included 12 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 52 mg
Potassium 145 mg
Sodium 289 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 16 mg
Phosphorus 116 mg
Selenium 5 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 24 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.0 mg
Vitamin B12 0.3 mcg
Vitamin C 1 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 11 mcg
Folate 37 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 44 mg

N/A will display when nutrient data is unavailable

Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1/2 ounces
Shop Simple home screen on a phone

Shop Simple with MyPlate

Find savings in your area and discover new ways to prepare budget-friendly foods.

Learn more

Alexa Speakers and Devices

MyPlate on Alexa

Get MyPlate nutrition tips on Amazon Alexa devices or the free Alexa app.

Learn more

Start Simple app on phone and watch

Start Simple with MyPlate App

Build healthy eating habits one goal at a time! Download the Start Simple with MyPlate app today.

Learn more

logo for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

MyPlate.gov is based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025