Description
Indulge in a decadent yet surprisingly healthy treat with this Chocolate Avocado Cake. Moist and rich, this cake is made with ripe avocados for a unique twist on a classic dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados (mashed until smooth)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the avocado and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and oil.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the avocado mixture.
- Slowly pour in hot water and mix until smooth. Divide batter into pans.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, then cool before frosting.
Notes
- This cake is naturally moist due to the avocado.
- Whole wheat pastry flour can be substituted for a nuttier flavor.
- Try topping with chocolate ganache or cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
