Halloween Kabocha Squash Roll Cake

Kabocha squash is a popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine and is often used in both savory and sweet dishes. It is known for its sweet and nutty flavor, making it a perfect addition to this Halloween-themed roll cake.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Halloween Kabocha Squash Roll Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Japanese Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Kabocha Squash
• 100 gram All-purpose flour
• 100 gram Granulated sugar
• 3 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 200 gram Cream cheese
• 50 gram Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 150 gram Whipped cream
• 5 drop Orange food coloring
• 16 unit Candy eyes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cut the kabocha squash into small pieces and steam until soft. Mash the cooked kabocha squash.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed kabocha squash, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, eggs, baking powder, and cinnamon. Mix well until smooth.
4. Pour the batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread it evenly to form a thin layer.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cake is cooked through.
6. While the cake is baking, prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
7. Once the cake is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Then, carefully transfer it onto a clean kitchen towel.
8. Roll the cake tightly with the kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
9. Unroll the cake and spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the surface.
10. Carefully roll the cake back up without the towel.
11. Mix the whipped cream with orange food coloring and spread it over the rolled cake.
12. Decorate with candy eyes.
13. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 22g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.