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Butternut Squash-Apple Coffee Cake

Homemade Butternut Squash-Apple Coffee Cake
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This moist and flavorful Butternut Squash-Apple Coffee Cake combines the natural sweetness of squash and apples with warm spices, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon 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
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Mix in the mashed butternut squash and milk until well combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
  7. Fold in diced apples and chopped walnuts (if using).
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  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 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra touch, sprinkle a cinnamon-sugar topping before baking or serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup or cream cheese frosting.

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