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Butternut Squash-Apple Coffee Cake

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This moist and flavorful Butternut Squash-Apple Coffee Cake combines tender squash and sweet apples with warm spices for a perfect fall-inspired treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked and mashed butternut squash
  • 1 large apple, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 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
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with granulated sugar and brown sugar until creamy. Add oil, vanilla extract, and sour cream, mixing well.
  4. Fold in the mashed butternut squash and diced apple.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

For an extra touch, serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dollop of whipped cream.

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