American Dream Cupcakes
Fresh California Avocado replaces the butter or oil in a traditional cupcake recipe and creates a delicious, light green cupcake. Topped with a simple cream cheese frosting and patriotic cake decorations they are a symbol of the American dream!
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Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- 1/2 cup pureed California Avocado
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup low fat buttermilk
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe follows)
- Patriotic cake decorations
For the frosting:
- 4 ouncescream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon low fat milk, or more as needed
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Preparation
For the cupcakes:
Pre-heat the oven to 350°F. Line muffin tins with foil or nonstick cups.
In the bowl of a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, combine the avocado puree and sugar. Beat until very smooth and even in color.
Add the eggs. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes.
Combine the flour, salt and baking powder in a small bowl. Gradually blend in the flour mixture alternating with buttermilk and vanilla into the batter, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups. Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes. The cupcakes are done when a toothpick inserted into one of the center cupcakes comes out clean. Remove from the oven and cool in the cupcakes tins for 5 minutes, then remove to a rack and cool to room temperature. Frost with Easy Cream Cheese Frosting and decorate with patriotic cake decorations.
For the frosting:
Beat the softened cream cheese in a medium size mixer bowl until light and creamy. There should be no lumps.
Beat in the milk and then about three-quarters of the powdered sugar. Taste and add more powdered sugar and/or milk depending on your preference for sweetness and spreadability.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 150; Total Fat 5 g (Sat 2.5 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 0 g, Mono 2 g); Cholesterol 40 mg; Sodium 200 mg; Potassium 90 mg; Total Carbohydrates 22 g; Dietary Fiber .1 g; Total Sugars 9 g; Protein 4 g; Vitamin A 179 (IU); Vitamin C 0.6 mg; Calcium 72 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 10 (IU); Folate40mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.03 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 8%; Iron 6%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
Recipe provided by California Avocado Commission. Copyright © 2012
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