These cupcakes are so special, they are probably the BEST ones I’ve ever tried! These Avocado Cupcakes are smooth, soft and moist. They are so delicious!
You might be thinking that avocado in cupcakes might be a little strange but it was wonderful! It does not interfere with the cupcake flavors, it actually adds a subtle flavor. It’s barely noticeable, yet it’s a special touch.
I like to watch Cupcake Wars when there is nothing else good on TV. I’m not a big competition show fan but I like some of them. I heard a girl talk about making avocado cupcakes and I thought that it would be an interesting idea. So, I dug up my favorite recipe, which is actually a cake recipe that I cut in half. I used it in my Blackberry Daiquiri Cake and Strawberry Rose Cake. I’m so happy that I experimented and tried these cupcakes because they are wonderful!
The technique for these cupcakes is what makes the texture so soft and smooth. I’ve been told that the cake was the best cake and these cupcakes are now a close second (blushing a little.)
Cream cheese frosting is my absolute favorite frosting and it’s paired perfectly here.
Pure heaven, if you ask me!
Avocado Cupcakes
Ingredients
- Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups of flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup of sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 ripe avocado
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup of milk + 1 tbs
- Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup powder sugar
- 1/2 cup of butter room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 and line the muffin pan with cupcake lines.
- Prepare all the ingredients and have them ready before starting the batter.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together and set aside.
- Mash the avocado very well or even put it through food processor, set aside.
- Beat the sugar and eggs together, on high speed, until light and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Lower the mixer to medium, with mixer running, drizzle in the oil and beat until well combined.
- Add the avocado mash.
- Alternating, beat in dry ingredients and milk on low speed. Starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Divide the batter between the cupcake cups.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes. Do a toothpick test to make sure they are done.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Combine the ingredients for the frosting in a mixer. Beat until very well combined.
- Frost the cupcakes and enjoy!
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Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats says
Wow, these look great! I’ve never had avocado cupcakes but after seeing these I’m definitely going to give them a try! Pinning now!
lyuba says
I hope you do! Thank you 🙂
Christy @ Creating a Beautiful Life says
Wow! These look great. I’ve seen avocado popping up in recipes a lot lately, but mainly in chocolate. Maybe to mask the color or flavor more? However, I love avocado, so I’m pinning these now!! Thank you so much for sharing. I’ll check back when I’ve made them. I’m visiting from the It’s Overflowing link party.
Christy @ Creating a Beautiful Life
lyuba says
I’ve notice avocado is everywhere now. The taste is really not affected much, it’s the texture that gets improved. Thank you, Christy.
Manda Wolf says
Those look delicious. I have been wanting to try avocado cupcakes for a while always chicken out. I think Alton Brown did an episode where he made cupcakes (or was it icing) and avocado ice cream. Again sounds good, but kind of scary. It might make me worried because as much as I like guacamole the recipes I make at home never taste as good as the ones at the local Mexican restaurants.
Manda Wolf @ Our Wolf Den
lyuba says
Don’t chicken out, do it 🙂 It was great!
Tried&Twisted says
Definitely pinning this to try later! What a cool idea!
Sara
lyuba says
Thank you!
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says
i saw avocado cupcakes on cupcake wars this week too! i never watch that show but it was on when i was folding laundry, haha. these look great!
lyuba says
It was meant to be, I watch it rarely and it was the right one 🙂 Thank you!
Cathy @ Lemon Tree Dwelling says
I’ve always wanted to bake with avocado but I never have! These sound amazing – I’m sure they’re so moist and velvety you can’t even stand it!! 🙂
lyuba says
Give it a try, you won’t be sorry 🙂
Thank you!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
You know I’m all over these. YUM!
lyuba says
I totally though of you while making these!! I know you’s love it!
Winnie says
Avocado in cupcakes is not a “little” strange, it’s very strange 🙂
But from experience (in bread) i know how moist it make the texture
These cupcake look fantastic and I’m probably going to to try them soon 🙂
lyuba says
I hope you do! They are sweet and avocado is not interfering with the flavor 🙂
Ash- foodfashionparty says
What a lovely array of cupcakes. I’ve seen it in brownies, but this seems new, unique and delicious, I am pinning this.
lyuba says
So delicious! Thank you, Ash!
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says
Love these!! What a great idea.
lyuba says
Thank you, Zainab!
Gloria @ Simply Gloria says
I bet these have the best texture! I love your creativity, Lyuba ! All of your cupcakes are making my mouth water!
lyuba says
You are so sweet, Gloria! Thank you!
Anna says
Oh my! So beautiful! I wish weren’t trying to lose my weight I gained during pregnancy. I just started to work out! When I lose my first 10lbs I will be rewarding my self with these!
lyuba says
That would be a nice way to celebrate and reward yourself! Thank you!