Butternut Squash & Walnut ‘Invisible’ Cake: The Fall Dessert Everyone’s Buzzing About

Time: 20 min
Difficulty: Easy

With its thin layers of butternut, grated Parmesan and a few crunchy walnut bits, this savory cake is as attractive as it is tasty. Serve it alongside a chicory (endive) salad.

Ingredients
Serves 6

– Butternut squash: 700 g
– Chopped walnuts: 50 g
– All-purpose flour: 100 g
– Baking powder: 1 packet
– Grated Parmesan: 50 g
– Eggs: 2
– Milk: 125 ml
– Melted butter: 20 g
– Ground nutmeg: a pinch
– Salt and pepper: a pinch

Preparation

Total time: 1 h
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min

1. Prepare the squash and walnuts
Use a mandoline to cut the butternut into very thin slices. Roughly chop the walnuts with a knife.

2. Assemble
Fold the butternut slices and about two-thirds of the chopped walnuts into the batter, tossing gently so each slice is coated. Line a round pie or tart pan with parchment paper (this makes unmolding much easier). Pour the mixture into the pan. Use the back of a spoon to press and compact the slices so they form even, flat horizontal layers.

Baking
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes at 180°C (about 350°F).

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