Easy Kabocha Squash Cake (No Oven, No Butter, No Flour)
A super-easy kabocha squash cake made in the microwave with no oven, no butter, and no flour! Mashed steamed kabocha is mixed with egg yolk and honey, then folded with meringue for a moist, fluffy, diet-friendly dessert.
Ingredients
Main
- Kabocha squash1/2
- Eggs2
- Honey1 tbsp
- Nuts1 handful (optional)
Directions
- 1
Wash the kabocha, wrap it in plastic wrap, and microwave for about 5-7 minutes until cooked; separate the egg yolks and whites.
- 2
Put the cooked kabocha in a large bowl, mash it, then mix in the egg yolks and honey.
- 3
Whip the egg whites in one direction into a firm meringue, then add it to the kabocha-yolk mixture and fold gently.
- 4
Transfer the batter to a microwave-safe container, cover with plastic wrap, poke about 3 holes with a fork, and microwave for about 6-7 minutes.
- 5
The moist, fluffy kabocha cake is done. (Top with nuts if you like.)
Tips
Whip the egg whites into a firm meringue and fold gently for a fluffy result. Poke holes in the wrap so steam escapes and the batter cooks evenly. It's a diet dessert made with no flour, butter, or oven.