Avocado cake is a cake prepared using avocado as a primary ingredient, together with other typical cake ingredients. The avocados may be used as an ingredient in batter or as a topping.
Avocado is a main ingredient in avocado cake, along with other typical cake ingredients.[1] Many varieties of avocados can be used. Avocado cake may have a subtle avocado flavor imbued in the dish.[2] Mashed avocado can be used as an ingredient in the batter and in cake frostings and toppings.[1][3][4] Sliced avocado can be used to top or garnish it,[3] as can other ingredients such as the zest of citrus fruits.[5]
Additional ingredients used can include yogurt, buttermilk, raisins, dates, walnuts, hazelnuts, allspice, cinnamon and nutmeg[1][6] among others. Lemon juice may be used on the avocado to prevent browning from occurring.[5] Avocado cake can be prepared as a vegetarian and vegan dish.[4][7] Chocolate cake and pancakes can be prepared with avocado as an ingredient in the batter.[4][6]
Avocado cake can be prepared as an uncooked cake using raw avocados and other raw ingredients, which are blended together into a smooth consistency and then chilled.[5] A food processor can be used to blend the ingredients.[5] Raw avocado cake prepared with a significant amount of avocado may contain substantial amounts of vitamin E and essential fatty acids, which are derived from avocado.[lower-alpha 1]
Avocado brownies are brownies prepared using avocado as a primary ingredient.[8] The use of overripe avocados may contribute to the gooey, fudge-like consistency of the dish.[8] Black beans can be used in the dish, and can be used in the place of flour.[9]
Avocado cheesecake is a style of cheesecake prepared using avocado as a main ingredient.[10] Raw avocados may be used in its preparation,[11] and it may have a creamy texture and consistency.[12] Avocado cheesecake was featured in an episode of the television show MasterChef in March 2015.[10]
Avocado cakes can be topped with an avocado-based fool.[1] A fool is a pressed fruit mixture or fruit purée that is mixed with cream or custard.[1] The term "fool" in this context dates to the 16th century, and was also a synonym for "a trifling thing of small consequence."[1]
Some milk sponge cakes can be topped with avocado crazy, a food in Sri Lankan cuisine.[3] Avocado crazy can be prepared with avocado, cream, sugar and lemon juice.[3] Rum may also be added.[3] Avocado crazy may have a creamy texture and flavor.[3]
In cakes and salads, combined with a variety of ingredients, or just spread on fresh bread: Recipes for avocado lovers.
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