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Butternut Squash-Apple Coffee Cake

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A moist and flavorful coffee cake combining the natural sweetness of butternut squash and apples, perfect for a cozy breakfast or afternoon treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup peeled and grated butternut squash
  • 1 cup peeled and chopped apples
  • 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 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

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 the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream 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.
  5. Mix in the sour cream until well combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  7. Fold in the grated butternut squash, chopped apples, and walnuts if using.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in 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 extra crunch, sprinkle a cinnamon-sugar streusel on top before baking, or serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or cream cheese frosting.

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