8 Honeynut Squash Recipes Full of Fall Flavor

Like the sweeter little sibling to butternut squash, honeynut squash is a hybrid crop made from butternut and buttercup squashes. It looks like a miniature version of a butternut squash, and while the flavor is similar, honeynut squash tends to have a more concentrated flavor, giving it an even sweeter and nuttier finish. So if you’ve seen this adorable squash at the grocery store or market recently and wondered what to do with it, check out some of these amazing recipes for honeynut squash.

by Paige Bennett

Oct 7, 2022

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1. Honeynut Squash Cake

Yes, you can make a cake with this super sweet squash. This version features a moist, spiced cake with a batter that can also be used to make sweet loaves for breakfast or muffins. It’s topped with a cinnamon buttercream, but feel free to sub in a crunchy, crumbly streusel or enjoy it plain — it’s really that good. Recipe here!

8 Honeynut Squash Recipes Full of Fall Flavor

1. Honeynut Squash Cake

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