Maple-Spice Squash Cake

Directions

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   Preheat oven to 375F.
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   Pierce spaghetti squash in several places with knife.
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   Microwave 3 minutes on high power to soften.
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   Slice off ends, and stand squash upright.
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   Cut straight down length of squash.
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   Remove seeds with spoon.
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   Place halves cut side up on baking sheet.
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   Bake 45 minutes, or until squash yields when pressed.
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    Cool squash 10 minutes.
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    Scrape squash halves with fork to release strands.
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    (You should have 2 cups.)
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    Reduce oven heat to 350F, and coat 8-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
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    Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, salt, and allspice in large bowl.
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    Whisk eggs and maple syrup together in separate bowl.
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    Whisk in oil.
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    Stir in
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    flour mixture.
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    Fold in squash and raisins (if using).
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    Spread batter in prepared loaf pan, and bake 60 to 65 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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    Cool on wire rack 10 minutes.
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    Unmold, and cool completely.