Squash-Cardamom Tea Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350.
2. 2
   Coat a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
3. 3
   Sift the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon and salt.
4. 4
   Using an electric mixer, beat the butter at high speed until fluffy.
5. 5
   Gradually beat in the sugar.
6. 6
   Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating between additions.
7. 7
   Beat in the vanilla.
8. 8
   At low speed, beat in the flour mixture, alternating with the Squash Puree and buttermilk.
9. 9
   Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
10. 10
    Bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
11. 11
    Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
12. 12
    Turn it out onto a rack, then invert and let cool completely.