Dessert for 6
Chocolate Avocado Cupcakes
Chocolate cupcakes bake from a simple cocoa batter, then receive a creamy avocado, butter, and vanilla frosting.
$3.56for 4 servings
$0.89 per serving$3.56 for 4
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- 27 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 0.5 | $0.65Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.34 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaBaking powder and sodaCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilVinegarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cake flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 pinch baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1/2 an avocado
- 1/2 tbsp butter
- 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line six muffin cups with paper liners.
- Whisk the cake flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Stir in the water, oil, egg, and vinegar until a smooth batter forms.
- Divide the batter among the cups and bake for 15 to 17 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cupcakes completely on a rack.
- Mash the avocado with the butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth, then spread it over the cooled cupcakes.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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