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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pureed California Avocado
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup low fat buttermilk
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe follows)
- Patriotic cake decorations
- 4 ouncescream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon low fat milk, or more as needed
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Preparation
Step 1
Fresh California Avocado replaces the butter or oil in a traditional cupcake recipe and creates a delicious, light green cupcake. Topped with a simple cream cheese frosting and patriotic cake decorations they are a symbol of the American dream!
Pre-heat the oven to 350°F. Line muffin tins with foil or nonstick cups.
In the bowl of a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, combine the avocado puree and sugar. Beat until very smooth and even in color.
Add the eggs. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes.
Combine the flour, salt and baking powder in a small bowl. Gradually blend in the flour mixture alternating with buttermilk and vanilla into the batter, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
Beat the softened cream cheese in a medium size mixer bowl until light and creamy. There should be no lumps.
Beat in the milk and then about three-quarters of the powdered sugar. Taste and add more powdered sugar and/or milk depending on your preference for sweetness and spreadability.
Mixing Bowls