Avocado in a cake....does that sound interesting ? This was the first time I used Avocado in baking. Making this cake was a complete experiment and I kept my fingers crossed ;) . But to my relief, the cake turned out just great and I just loved the green colour. A fresh look...very natural colour....and don't they look yummy ?? I feel so happy that its another eggless bake from my kitchen !! But I couldn't take better clicks of the cake to show you the lovely colour of the cake :(.
One thing I observed is nobody can make out that the cake has avocado in it, not by taste. I couldn't feel any strong flavour of avocado in it. But when I offered it to my hubby, he guessed it right, of course by looking at the colour :). I added some dates too to make it more healthy. Kids who don't like avocado can be given this fruit, in the form of this yummy cake with such a pretty colour. They will surely love this Green cake !!
You need...
1 1/4 cup All Purpose flour
1 tsp Baking powder
3/4 tsp Baking soda
1/2 tsp Salt
1 small ripe Avocado
3/4 cup Sugar
3/4 cup Milk
1/2 cup Oil
1.5 tsp Vanilla extract
3-4 tbsp chopped Dates
To prepare..
Sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Keep aside.
Cut the avocado into half. Remove the pit and scoop out the flesh. It came about a little more than 1/2 cup for me. Blend avocado, vanilla extract, sugar and milk together. Put this in a bowl. Add oil to this and whisk well.
Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease a cake pan and keep it ready.
Now slowly add the flour mixture a little by little to the wet ingredients and combine it. Finally add the dates and mix slowly. I found the cake mix is thicker and denser than the usual cake mixes. If its too thick, add a few tbsp of milk.
Pour this to the cake pan. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted at the centre comes out clean. Cool completely and cut into pieces. Enjoy the colourful and delicious cake !!
Sending this to the following events:
Show me your HITS by Sangee Vijay of Spicy Treats,
Valentines Day event at Teenz Yummy Delights,
Valentines Day at Anzz Cafe,
Sweet Luv at Zesty Palette,
Cakes, Cookies and Desserts by Anjali,
CC-Dish For Loved Ones by Srav's Culinary Concepts.
Healthy Diet event - Baked Goodies at Vegetarian Tastebuds, an event by Priya
Kids Delight event hosted by Priya, an event by Sreevalli
Kids Delight event hosted by Priya, an event by Sreevalli
vl try dis 4 sure.looks yumm yumm
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ReplyDeleteHad been thinking about using avocados in baking, looks very good dear..
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Cake looks simply amazing and tempting.
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Yummy bake Sobha, love that pista green color :)
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ReplyDeleteLooks delicious Sobha :-)
ReplyDeleteAparna from Square Meals
Not just interesting my dear, it sounds almost unbelievable!
ReplyDeleteTruly the color it has lent in is worth noticing and admiring; also you are inspiring me more and more to try hands on avocado these days... :)
Thanks for linking such a special one. :)
Unique cake,never tasted or heard about this before..Lovely bake!!
ReplyDeleteErivum Puliyum
Cake looks so moist and delicious.Nice recipe dear.
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ReplyDeleteAvocado in cake is interesting. I have only made paratha with it. Thx for linking to the event Sobha.
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super fluffy cake..good idea with avacado
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A lovely bake....An interesting thought of using avocado in cakes
ReplyDeleteU won't believe me, I too had this mind and was thinking of trying it soon :) like u I too was worried about the taste now I have enough confidence :)
ReplyDeleteBtw I tried avacado in pasta too,trying new experiments with avacado now and I m loving it :) thank to u again :)
Avocado must sure add soft texture indeed! Lovely recipe!
ReplyDeleteInnovative one,love the color,tempting
ReplyDeletenever used avacado in baking.. cake looks soo yummm :)
ReplyDeleteI dont like avocado myself but this ay will love it. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI have never been one for avocado. But using it in a cake is just genius..! Loved it..
ReplyDeleteWow that is a very unique cake!! looks like a perfect bake - was the flavor/taste of avocado strong?
ReplyDeleteNice way to get avocado into the kids!
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hi sobha, i would love this, avocado is a great fruit.
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Cake looks moist and delicious.
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avacado in a acke? wow... never thought of this idea. looks perfectly fluffy & i like that green tinge too :)
ReplyDeleteThis is just the way i like cake, without frosting and with yum ingredients. love the creamy texture of avocado and sure this will taste amazing
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Healthy looking cake. Nice way to make kids eat avocado. YUM!!
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