Avocado Lemon Cake
Avocado Lemon Cake is a vibrant and refreshing dessert that seamlessly combines creamy avocado with zesty lemon. This delightful cake is not only visually stunning with its bright green hue but also boasts a moist texture and irresistible flavor profile. Perfect for brunch, celebrations, or an afternoon treat, this cake will leave your guests impressed and craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ripe avocados (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe avocados until smooth. Mix in the granulated sugar until well combined.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, then add the lemon zest and juice.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg