BUTTERCUP SQUASH COFFEE CAKE

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My father grows a large buttercup squash patch, so each fall, I get an ample amount of his harvest. I make this treat to share with my co-workers. They rave about the moist cake, the crunchy streusel and the applesauce between the layers. -Mary Jones, Cumberland, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 27

CRUMB MIXTURE:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup chopped nuts
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons cold butter
CAKE:
1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup mashed cooked buttercup squash
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch ground cloves
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons hot water

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly; set aside. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in squash and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Spoon half into a greased 9-in. springform pan., Spread applesauce over batter. Sprinkle with half of the crumb mixture. Spoon remaining batter evenly over crumb mixture. Top with remaining crumb mixture., Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing sides of pan., Combine the confectioners' sugar, extract and enough water to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over coffee cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Kantono Zauja
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This was the worst coffee cake I've ever had. It was dry, bland, and the streusel topping was like sawdust.


Sherry Kelly
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This coffee cake didn't turn out well for me. It was too dense and the streusel topping was too crumbly.


Rachel Banda
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I found this coffee cake to be a bit dry, but the streusel topping was delicious.


Alvin Johns
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This coffee cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very moist and flavorful.


Kristen Smith
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I've made this coffee cake several times and it's always a hit! The buttercup squash makes it so moist and flavorful.


Sanjida Parvin
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This coffee cake is a must-try! The buttercup squash adds a moistness and sweetness that is out of this world.


Md Rajjak
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I love this recipe! The coffee cake is always a hit, and the buttercup squash gives it a unique and delicious flavor.


Asad Baba
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This coffee cake was so moist and flavorful! The buttercup squash was a great addition, and the streusel topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Latifah Nakafeero
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I loved this coffee cake! The buttercup squash gave it a unique and delicious flavor, and the streusel topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again!


curly head daj
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This was a great recipe! The coffee cake was moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make coffee cake!


Niamatkhan Tanha
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Delicious! This coffee cake was a hit with my family and friends. The buttercup squash gave it a moist and flavorful texture, and the streusel topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again!


Davies Akinwande
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This coffee cake was easy to make and turned out great! I loved the unique flavor of the buttercup squash, and the streusel topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again!


Masechaba Molokomme
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of squash, but I was pleasantly surprised! The buttercup squash flavor was very subtle, and the cake was moist and delicious. I would definitely make this again!


David Bryant
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This was the best coffee cake I've ever had! The buttercup squash gave it a unique and delicious flavor, and the streusel topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again!


raja haider
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I made this coffee cake for my family and it was a huge success! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping was perfectly crunchy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make coffee cake


WavySpooky
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This coffee cake was a hit at our Thanksgiving brunch! The buttercup squash added a lovely moistness and sweetness to the cake, and the streusel topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again!