Description
Indulge in a rich, decadently moist chocolate cake that swaps traditional butter for heart-healthy avocados. This clever ingredient substitution creates a silky, buttery crumb that stays fresh for days. Enhanced with a hot coffee bloom to intensify the cocoa flavor, this easy-to-make cake is a sophisticated yet family-friendly dessert perfect for any occasion. It is a gourmet twist on a classic favorite that will surprise and delight your guests with its incredibly smooth texture and deep, premium chocolate profile.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 ripe avocados, mashed until smooth
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup hot coffee
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, combine the mashed avocado, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the avocado mixture and whisk until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
Slowly pour the hot coffee into the batter, stirring gently until smooth.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure the avocados are perfectly ripe and mashed until completely lump-free for the best texture. If you prefer to avoid coffee, you can substitute it with boiling hot water, though the coffee significantly deepens the chocolate flavor. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Modern Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg