{"id":"9ab77c4c-9f96-40c1-9882-92e760aff287","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/9ab77c4c-9f96-40c1-9882-92e760aff287","source_url":"https://uncomplicatedchef.com/savory-butternut-squash-invisible-cake/","title":"Butternut Squash Invisible Cake Recipe","description":"If you’ve never heard of “invisible cake,” you’re in for a treat. It’s not actually invisible, of course, it just looks that way when you slice it. This Savory Butternut Squash Invisible Cake is made with ultra-thin layers of butternut squash suspended in a barely-there custard. It's light, elegant, and surprisingly simple to make!","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT55M","image_url":"https://uncomplicatedchef.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC_5250.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs, peeled and thinly sliced (use a mandoline if possible))","item":"medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs","quantity":1,"preparation":"peeled and thinly sliced (use a mandoline if possible))"},{"text":"2 eggs","item":"eggs","quantity":2},{"text":"½ cup milk (any kind; whole milk or oat milk work great)","item":"milk","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"any kind; whole milk or oat milk work great"},{"text":"3 tbsp olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"½ cup flour (GF if needed)","item":"flour","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"GF if needed"},{"text":"⅓ cup Parmesan cheese (grated (+ 2 tbsp extra for topping))","item":"Parmesan cheese (grated (+ 2 tbsp extra for topping))","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tsp baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp fresh herbs (finely chopped (sage + thyme recommended))","item":"fresh herbs (finely chopped (sage + thyme recommended))","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"Salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)","item":"Salt & freshly ground black pepper","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"Pinch of nutmeg","item":"nutmeg","unit":"pinch"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 375°F. Line an 8-inch loaf pan or round cake pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it."},{"number":2,"text":"In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and olive oil. Add the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, nutmeg, fresh herbs and grated Parmesan. Whisk until smooth and lump-free."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the thin butternut squash slices to the bowl and gently toss to coat each piece with the batter."},{"number":4,"text":"Pour the mixture into your prepared pan, pressing down gently to compact the layers."},{"number":5,"text":"Sprinkle the extra 2 tbsp Parmesan on top."},{"number":6,"text":"Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until golden brown on top and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean."},{"number":7,"text":"Let it cool for at least 15 minutes before unmolding. Slice carefully, the layers will be beautifully visible!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T03:10:27.086811+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T03:10:27.086811+00:00"}