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

Ingredients

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.