Avocado Key Lime Cake Recipe
Looking for a new and exciting dessert? Look no further than the Avocado Key Lime Cake! Tired of the same old options? This unique dessert blends the creaminess of avocado with the tangy sweetness of key lime to create a flavor explosion in your mouth.
Ingredients
FOR THE CAKE:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest and juice of one lime
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and mashed
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
FOR THE FROSTING:
- 1/2 avocado, peeled and mashed
- zes of 1 lime, divided
- juice of 1/2 a lime
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Begin by preheating the oven to 350˚F. In a large bowl, start by creaming together the butter and sugar. Then, incorporate the lime juice, zest, and mashed avocado. Gradually add the eggs one by one, ensuring you beat after each addition. Finally, don't forget to stir in the vanilla extract.
- Begin by sifting dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Next, add them to the wet mixture in two equal portions, stirring thoroughly after each addition. Finally, incorporate the buttermilk until the mixture achieves a consistent color.
- Pour batter into a greased 8”x4” loaf pan with parchment paper, overhanging slightly for easy removal. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a clean knife test.
- After allowing the cake to cool for 15 minutes in the pan, transfer it to a wire rack and let it cool completely for at least 1 hour.