Blending avocado into sweets is actually fairly common throughout the world.   The combination of chocolate and avocado is quite tasty in a shake or smoothie.  The avocado provides both good fat and flavor that can vary depending on the ripeness.  It also gives a smooth texture.

Branny suggests a fruit or carrot cake for her recipe below.  We also think chocolate cake works beautifully.   For another version, check out Joy the Baker’s vegan chocolate avocado cake.

Avocado Cake Frosting

Ingredients (slightly modified from Alton Brown)

*I halved the original recipe since I was very wary of the results of this frosting only frosting one 8″ cake.  It was the perfect amount.

4 ounces avocado meat, approximately 2 small to medium
1 1/4 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 pound powdered sugar, sifted
1/4 t cream of tartar (don’t ask me why I added this, I have no idea, I am not a baker, it just felt right)

*I suspect that the ripeness of the avocado may cause you to increase or decrease the amount of sugar needed to reach your desired texture.  So, add incrementally.

Directions

Peel and pit the avocado. Place the avocado into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment along with the lemon juice and beat until lightened in color, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Add the powdered sugar a little at a time and beat until smooth.  Store in the fridge away from air.

Avocado Buttercream Frosting « Branny Boils Over.

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