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avocado chocolate cake

Avocado Chocolate Cake: 7 Reasons You’ll Love This Treat

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This avocado chocolate cake offers a rich, moist texture with the health benefits of avocados.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ripe avocado, mashed
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  3. In a large bowl, mix mashed avocado and sugar until smooth.
  4. Add cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together oil, eggs, vanilla, and milk.
  6. Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool before removing from the pan.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.
  • Use ripe avocados for best results.
  • Frost with chocolate ganache for added richness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: avocado chocolate cake