When I first received this recipe from an Amish woman in Missouri, it didn't sound like the most appealing thing in the world. Squash. I think the vegetable suffers from a bad name. I either think of a bug being crushed on my windshield (or maybe that is "splat"...I guess it could be worse, squash could be called splat) or a sweaty game at the gym by the same name. In reality, though, squash as a vegetable is pretty versatile as a late-season harvest, finding its way into soups, pies, and breads. Squash can be used in sweet or savory dishes and since the Amish are generally such wonderful bakers I'm not surprised this squash squares recipe falls into the category of "sweet." Kudos to my mother for doing justice to this recipe. Don't these look yummy? And they taste just as good! Here is the recipe:
- 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
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir in eggs, squash and oil; mix well.
- Spread into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
- Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile, for frosting, beat together cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and butter.
- Add milk; stir until smooth. Frost cooled cake. Cut into squares. Yield: 4 dozen.
brenda
oh boy does this sound great. tell Mom thanks for baking so we can see they are so much much better looking than their name.
So, how is Rachel doing ? Is her hand ok now ? I should imagine it won't be long before you will not be able to remember or even want to remember what things were like pre Aster.
dynnamae
I am sure those squash squares are very good. I have used winter squash in place of pumpkin to make a pie. It was a bit denser than pumpkin but tasted much the same. Also good mixed with pumpkin for those kind of recipes.
Tom
Hi Kevin!
Hope everyone takes your advice and just enjoys the holiday season. I purposely refused to get caught up in the Christmas shopping frenzy this year. I went to the grocery store during a slow time and once I had my groceries in the cart, visited the gift card section. I easily found an appropriate gift card for everyone on my list. No stress or hassle! I think I will do this again next year. I wish you , your family and readers a very blessed and merry Christmas!
MARTHA
HI!
I was not able to get the Amish Glaze Recipe. Red line was drawn through the listing.
I enjoyed serine pictures of your little daughter. She is very pretty. Enjoy her every second. They grow up way to quickly!