Loading...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!
American Dream Cupcakes
Total Time:
20min
Cook Time:
20min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
150
Calories
5
g
Total Fat
0.1
g
Dietary Fiber
4
g
Protein
22
g
Total Carbs
Ingredients
Serves: 12| 1/2 | cup | pureed California Avocado |
| 3/4 | cup | granulated sugar |
| 2 | large eggs | |
| 1 1/2 | cups | all-purpose flour |
| 1/2 | tsp. | salt |
| 1 1/2 | tsp. | baking powder |
| 1/2 | cup | low-fat buttermilk |
| 1 1/2 | tsp. | vanilla |
| As needed | Cream Cheese Frosting (see recipe below) | |
| As needed | Patriotic cake decorations | |
| Easy Cream Cheese Frosting | ||
| 4 | oz. | cream cheese, softened |
| 1 | Tbsp. | low-fat milk, or more as needed |
| 1 | cup | powdered sugar |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin tins with foil or non-stick cups.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, combine avocado puree and sugar. Beat until very smooth and even in color.
- Add eggs. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes.
- Combine flour, salt and baking powder in a small bowl. Gradually blend in flour mixture alternating with buttermilk and vanilla into the batter, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Divide batter among the prepared muffin cups. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes. Cupcakes are done when a toothpick inserted into one of the center cupcakes comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool in the cupcakes tins for 5 minutes, then remove to a rack and cool to room temperature. Frost with Easy Cream Cheese Frosting and decorate with patriotic cake decorations.
Easy Cream Cheese Frosting
- Beat softened cream cheese in a medium mixer bowl until light and creamy. There should be no lumps.
- Beat in milk and then about ¾ of the powdered sugar. Taste and add more powdered sugar and/or milk depending on your preference for sweetness and spreadability.
Beverage Pairings: Nice with a glass of iced coffee.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 150
Total Fat 5 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 2.5 g
Unsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 mg
Dietary Fiber 0.1 g
Protein 4 g
Total Carbs 22 g
Cholesterol 40 mg
Sodium 200 mg
Potassium 90 mg
Total Sugar 9 g
Vitamin A 179 (IU); Vitamin C 0.6 mg; Calcium 72 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 10 (IU); Folate 40 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.03 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 8%; Iron 6%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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