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Avocado ‘N’ Cake

June 22, 2010 by Hillary 16 Comments

As soon as I found this recipe in Ashley’s epic collection, I e.mailed the link to my mom immediately and asked if she would use her seasoned baking skills to make it for my upcoming birthday. She obliged, and from that day forward I dreamt of green cake. I felt that a Chocolate Avocado Cake with Spinach Whipped Cream was the perfect cake for my first birthday since joining the healthy living blogging community. The cake combines two of my most favorite foods: chocolate and avocado [I also love my leafy greens!].

You can probably imagine how many raised eyebrows I received when I would mention my excitement about my birthday cake to family and friends. Spinach in whipping cream? They acted as if it were illegal.

Now please don’t tell me this cake isn’t stunning [my less than stellar photographs do not do it justice]!

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I love my mom’s decorative touch of the bright orange nasturtiums + pink pastel candles – so me!

It was really fun to keep the cake a mystery from my girlfriends and make them guess what they were eating – they’re brave. The verdict… they really liked [loved?] it! The avocado made the cake especially moist, and although the cake was not super sweet, the chocolate flavor was rich just as I like it. My mom may have tossed in a few uncalled-for chocolate chips ; )

Believe me, it’s not a scary as it sounds. If you would like to try this cake at home [my mom claims it is an easy recipe], you may find the [Vegan] Chocolate Avocado Cake recipe at The Edible Perspective or Joy the Baker. If you’re hesitant of Ashley’s [Non-Vegan] Green Monster Frosting, there’s an Avocado Buttercream option, courtesy of Mr. Alton Brown.

Thank you, Mom for making this memorable masterpiece!

 

XOXO,

Hill

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  1. Amanda says

    June 23, 2010 at 2:06 am

    I don’t think I’ve ever been brave enough to try “strange” desserts. I actually used to be afraid of cheesecake just because the name freaked me out. I guess I need to become more adventurous when it comes to sweets.

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  2. christina says

    June 23, 2010 at 6:29 am

    that cake is so cool. and yes, your pictures are beautiful! i love the flowers on top.

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  3. Kaley says

    June 23, 2010 at 8:06 am

    My mom and her sisters really like this dessert that’s like jello with veggies and fruits. As in, celery. Ewwww.

    Love that you made that cake. My family members would run and scream from the green icing.

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  4. Courtney @ 3 Months says

    June 23, 2010 at 11:23 am

    That cake looks delicious! As for strange desserts, I don’t think I’ve really branched out. But let’s be honest, any dessert is a good one, so maybe I’m just overlooking the strange factor! :)

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  5. Laura (youngDCliving) says

    June 23, 2010 at 12:54 pm

    Hmm, I don’t know if I could qualify any desserts I’ve had as strange, probably just unusual. One of the more unusual desserts that I actually LOVE is an Indian cheese dish with cardamom and almonds. So good.

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  6. Helen says

    June 23, 2010 at 1:22 pm

    Spinach in the frosting…weird and wonderful! Glad it turned out ok, it certainly is different. Glad you had a great birthday!

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  7. Alycia @ Fit n Fresh says

    June 23, 2010 at 2:26 pm

    I NEED to make this!! I’ll let my boyfriend devour it a few times before I tell him what it is – I’m devious like that (;

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  8. claire says

    June 23, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    I have had this recipe bookmarked for so long and can’t wait for an occasion to make it! Sounds like a delicious bday cake lady!

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  9. Kelly @ Healthy Living With Kelly says

    June 23, 2010 at 4:47 pm

    What a GOOD mom!!! :)

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  10. Laura says

    June 23, 2010 at 5:45 pm

    Your mom did such a fantastic job. I want some, mainly because it’s green!

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  11. Kaz says

    June 23, 2010 at 6:04 pm

    That looks so good! I love how your mom decorated it with the flowers. :D

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  12. Alex @ IEatAsphalt says

    June 23, 2010 at 6:19 pm

    I remember seeing this cake on Ashley’s blog and I was dying to make cupcakes with it. Glad that you enjoyed it. And it is definitely as beautiful as it is delicious and healthy. Perfect way to ring in 21!

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  13. Ashley@thehungryscholar says

    June 23, 2010 at 7:16 pm

    Such a beautiful cake for the summer. I need to start covering my cakes with flowers. I’m sure that they would cover up my mistakes well.

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  14. Jo says

    June 23, 2010 at 8:53 pm

    This cake looks delicious! I love the idea of avocados in sweet dishes even though they are typically used in savory ones. I think they are like nuts and can go either way. I’m wild about this post. Great decoration of the cake too!

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  15. Danica says

    June 23, 2010 at 9:41 pm

    what a gorgeous cake! and happy belated birthday!! i am now totally convinced that avocados are amazing and delicious in pretty much everything. enjoy the rest of your birthday week!

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  16. Lauren @ Health on the Run says

    July 5, 2010 at 7:05 am

    I’ve been intrigued by this cake since I saw it on Ashley’s blog! I think it looks amazing — and is definitely super creative.

    Reply

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