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Two slices of butternut squash loaf on a white plate, with more slices on a tray in the background, a blue napkin, knife, and forks beside them.

Butternut Squash Loaf with Spiced Icing

Zuzana Paar
This Butternut Squash Loaf with Spiced Icing is soft, tender, and warmly spiced, with a drizzle of maple icing that makes it extra special. It is perfect for cozy mornings, brunch gatherings, or as a sweet treat to share with family and friends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Bake time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 382 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Sifter or fine mesh strainer
  • Loaf pan (9x5-inch)
  • Oven
  • Toothpick
  • Cooling Rack
  • Small bowl
  • Spoon or spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup butternut squash puree

For the icing

  • 1 cup icing sugar
  • 1 –2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon pumpkin spice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice.
  • In another bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla, oil, buttermilk, and butternut squash puree.
  • Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
  • Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool completely before removing from pan.
  • Mix icing sugar, maple syrup, and pumpkin spice until smooth, then drizzle over cooled loaf.

Notes

You can substitute pumpkin puree if you do not have butternut squash. Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch, or a handful of chocolate chips for a sweeter twist.

Nutrition

Serving: 10slicesCalories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 185mgPotassium: 96mgFiber: 3gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 3888IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword butternut squash loaf, fall baking, spiced loaf
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