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Butternut Squash-Apple Coffee Cake

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This moist and flavorful Butternut Squash-Apple Coffee Cake combines the sweetness of apples with the earthy richness of butternut squash, perfect for a cozy breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup peeled, cubed butternut squash
  • 2 medium apples, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
  2. Steam or boil the butternut squash until tender, then mash and let cool.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  7. Fold in the mashed butternut squash, chopped apples, and nuts if using.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.

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