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Butternut Squash-Apple Coffee Cake

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A moist and flavorful coffee cake featuring the natural sweetness of butternut squash and crisp apples, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup grated butternut squash (peeled and shredded)
  • 1 cup peeled and diced apple
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 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 brown sugar (for streusel topping)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter (for streusel)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in grated butternut squash and diced apples gently.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. For the streusel topping, combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter. Use a pastry cutter or fork to blend until crumbly.
  9. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the batter.
  10. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Allow cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra texture, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the streusel topping. Serve warm with a cup of coffee or tea.

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