Homemade Squash Squares
 
 
Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups mashed cooked winter squash
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • • CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
  • 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir in eggs, squash and oil; mix well.
  2. Spread into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
  3. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Cool on a wire rack.
  5. Meanwhile, for frosting, beat together cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and butter.
  6. Add milk; stir until smooth. Frost cooled cake. Cut into squares. Yield: 4 dozen.
Recipe by Amish 365 at https://www.amish365.com/homemade-squash-squares/