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Chocolate Avocado Cake

Indulgent Chocolate Avocado Cake: Guilt-Free and Delicious

Enjoy this guilt-free Chocolate Avocado Cake, a delightful balance of taste and health packed with creamy avocado goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour Can substitute with spelt flour.
  • 1/2 cup Truvia Cane Sugar Blend Can replace with coconut sugar.
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder Standard cocoa can be used.
  • 1 tsp Double-Acting Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 medium Avocado Ripe, peeled, and pitted.
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk Can swap with any non-dairy milk.
  • 2 large Eggs Use egg replacer for a vegan option.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla extract.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries Enhance presentation.
  • 1 cup Whipped Yogurt Light frosting alternative.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • blender
  • Cake Pan
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Avocado Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch cake pan with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together whole wheat pastry flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Blend the ripe avocado, almond milk, eggs, and vanilla extract in a blender until smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour the blended wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and gently fold them together.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for approximately 40 minutes.
  6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Frost with your favorite topping or serve plain, optionally adding fresh berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure avocados are ripe for a creamy texture, and do not overmix the batter to maintain lightness.

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