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Butternut Squash-Apple Coffee Cake

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This moist and flavorful Butternut Squash-Apple Coffee Cake combines tender roasted squash and sweet apples with warm spices, perfect for a cozy breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked and mashed butternut squash
  • 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan or round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Mix in mashed butternut squash and diced apples until combined.
  6. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  7. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
  8. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and nuts (if using) for the topping.
  9. Sprinkle half of the brown sugar mixture evenly over the batter in the pan.
  10. Pour the remaining batter over the topping layer and spread evenly.
  11. Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar mixture on top.
  12. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  13. Allow cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove the sides of the springform pan and cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of cream cheese glaze for extra indulgence.

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