Indulge in these incredibly moist and flavorful avocado cupcakes topped with a creamy avocado frosting. These unique cupcakes are a great way to incorporate the nutritious avocado into a sweet treat. The combination of the rich, buttery avocado flavor with the light and fluffy texture of the cupcakes is simply irresistible. Perfect for any occasion, these avocado cupcakes are bound to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup hot water
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mash the ripe avocado in a small bowl until smooth and add it to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix well.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the avocado mixture in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour in the hot water and stir until the batter is smooth and well-mixed.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cupcakes have cooled, frost them with the creamy avocado frosting.
- Serve and enjoy!
