Avocado Cupcakes
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!
Nutrition
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Yum, those look amazing! I love avocados and I bet they’re perfect in those cupcakes! I know you already saw that I featured this on my blog today, so I’m just stopping by to pin it and say thanks again for sharing!
Thank you, Jessi!
These sound interesting! I think I may have to give them a try
Sara Howe
You should 🙂 Thank you!
Interesting to add the avocado! I bet they still taste so sweet and light too!
Yeap, they were sweet and the avocado is barely noticeable. It’s more for the texture but it doesn’t hurt in any way! Thank you!
Well, I figured, I love avocados in everything, why not in cupcakes? So I clicked, and now I’ll pin them! They look so good!
Thank you, Amy!
I love avocados! These look wonderful, Lyuba! Pinned. Stopping by from I Should Be Mopping The Floor. Have a fab week!
Thank you so much, Julie!
HELP?!!! I can’t believe no one has asked this question yet….. 3/4 vegetable oil….. 3/4 what?? cup??? tablespoon. I figured it had to be cup and the cupcakes came out great at first then deflated and are SOOO oily…. I can’t figure out what I did wrong!!!
Hmmm, yes, it was 3/4 cup, I’m sorry about that! I’m not sure why they deflated though. Mine were in the fridge for 2 days and then I brought some to my mom’s as well.
Did you beat the sugar and eggs until they were light and fluffy then slowly drizzle in the oil while still beating?
I’m sorry, I’ve made this recipe (minus the avocado) on cakes before and it never deflated before.
One thing that come to mind is where you live, may be. I know higher altitudes affect baking.
Also, did you use hand mixer or standing mixer. I remember having trouble a few times trying to make sponge cake and it deflated on me, using hand mixer.
All I can say is YUM!!! Thank you so much for sharing, I can’t wait to make these
Thank you, Ricki!
Dear Lyuba, You have such a beautiful site. I am now following through Bloglovin and FB.
Your avocado cupcakes sound wonderful. My daughter loves avocados, so I will be sure to show this to her.
Found you through Foodie Friday.
Blessings, Catherine
Thank you so much, Catherine! That is so sweet 🙂
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!
I hope you do! Thank you 🙂
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
I’ve notice avocado is everywhere now. The taste is really not affected much, it’s the texture that gets improved. Thank you, Christy.
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
Don’t chicken out, do it 🙂 It was great!
Definitely pinning this to try later! What a cool idea!
Sara
Thank you!
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!
It was meant to be, I watch it rarely and it was the right one 🙂 Thank you!
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!! 🙂
Give it a try, you won’t be sorry 🙂
Thank you!
You know I’m all over these. YUM!
I totally though of you while making these!! I know you’s love it!
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 🙂
I hope you do! They are sweet and avocado is not interfering with the flavor 🙂
What a lovely array of cupcakes. I’ve seen it in brownies, but this seems new, unique and delicious, I am pinning this.
So delicious! Thank you, Ash!
Love these!! What a great idea.
Thank you, Zainab!
I bet these have the best texture! I love your creativity, Lyuba ! All of your cupcakes are making my mouth water!
You are so sweet, Gloria! Thank you!
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!
That would be a nice way to celebrate and reward yourself! Thank you!