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Topsy Turvy Cake

"Butternut squash, apple and yes, pineapple makes this unique variation of a pineapple upside down cake the perfect choice for autumn. It has the traditional brown sugar-pineapple topping with a very moist and oh so delicious spice cake twist. The recipe was tested in a 4 quart oval crock-pot and would work fine in a 4 quart round crock-pot as well. A friend of mind reported that the cake worked well in a 5 quart round crock-pot."

Ingredients

  • 1⁄4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 1⁄4 cup chopped pecans
  • 10 ounces butternut squash, peeled, cut in 1 inch cubes
  • 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
  • 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1⁄2 cup oatmeal
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
  • 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1⁄16 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1⁄4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 medium apple, cored, peeled and coarse grated

Directions

  • Place the butter in a microwavable bowl or measuring cup and microwave for 30 to 40 seconds.
  • Spray the crock with non-stick cooking spray, add the melted butter, sprinkle with brown sugar, drained pineapple tidbits and chopped pecans.
  • Place the butternut squash in a microwave safe dish with a small amount of water; cover and microwave for 5 to 6 minutes or until squash is fork tender; drain.
  • Transfer the squash to a blender and puree; set aside. There should be 1 cup of squash puree.
  • Combine the brown sugar through soda in a medium size mixing bowl; add beaten egg, oil, vanilla extract, yogurt and squash puree. Stir until blended, fold in grated apple.
  • Pour cake batter over pineapple mixture,cover and cook on high for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours or until skewer inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Remove lid, turn off crock-pot and allow cake to stand for 10 minutes. Run a sharp knife around rim of cake, turn cake out onto serving platter.
  • Serve warm topped with frozen vanilla yogurt or whipped cream. Also delicious the next day.
  • Please note: If using old fashioned oats, whirl a couple times in food processor to break up flakes.

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