Butternut Pecan Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup butternut squash, cooked and mashed
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup pecan halves or pieces (optional)
• Extra butter, pan spray, or vegetable oil to grease loaf pan
• Parchment paper