Shhh Don T Tell Them It's Squash Bread Recipe

This secret family recipe, originally from the Chicago Tribune (1978), transforms a simple cake mix into two incredibly moist and delicious tea loaves. The hidden ingredient? Sweet yellow crookneck squash! You'll never guess it's there, making this an easy and surprisingly healthy dessert perfect for any occasion. Get ready to impress your guests with this unbelievably flavorful and secretly healthy treat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 214.3 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Shhh Don T Tell Them It's Squash Bread

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How to Make Shhh Don T Tell Them It's Squash Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil, and water. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes on medium speed.
  3. Peel and grate the squash. Add the grated squash to the batter and stir until just combined.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
  5. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

81g

Fat

6g

Carbs

10g

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