 JerseyBlue
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
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The Avocado Cake
I was watching Alton's show "Good Eats" last night and I watch in shock as he made a cake with Avocado frosting! I'm Puerto Rican so as a Latin person we only use Avocado's in salad. It was a little strange to see if turned into something sweet. I'm not sure if I would dare try the recipe.
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 stevemur
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
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Re: The Avocado Cake
I just love his show. So informative and fun. Haven't seen the Avocado frosting recipe but it sounds intriguing for Cinco de Mayo.
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JerseyBlue
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
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Re: The Avocado Cake
Avocado Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
- 8 ounces avocado meat
 , approximately 2 small to medium
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 pound powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
Directions
Peel and pit the avocado. Place the avocado into the bowl of a stand
mixer fitted with the whisk attachment along with the lemon juice and
beat until lightened in color, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Add the
powdered sugar a little at a time and beat until smooth. Add the lemon
extract and mix to combine. If not using right away, store in the
refrigerator.
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 CookingInCharlotte
Monday, January 12, 2009
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Re: The Avocado Cake
What type of cake did he frost with this?
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JerseyBlue
Monday, January 12, 2009
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Re: The Avocado Cake
He does not say what type of cake he is using in the episode but it can be used with Pumpkin cake, Carrot Cake, Spice Cake, and Lemon cake (since one of the main ingredients in lemon juice). I suggest making cupcakes with different flavors and topping them with the icing. It will make for an interesting taste test that I'm sure everyone will enjoy.
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 digigirltx
Friday, March 20, 2009
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Re: The Avocado Cake
I saw him make this frosting live at a book signing a couple of years ago. He picked a random little kid out of the audience (about 5 years old) to test it for him, who gave him a big thumbs up. I mentioned it to some of the girls here at work and they were skeptical - so now I really want to make it and show 'em!!
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 TJCOOKER
Saturday, August 29, 2009
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Re: The Avocado Cake
I know it sounds weird. But was also watching Chopped (I know, wrong group here) and they sweetened avacado for the dessert round and it seemed to turn out really well.
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 DS56
Saturday, August 29, 2009
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Re: The Avocado Cake
My sister makes avocado ice cream! I have to say it was "ok", but not something i would crave.
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 Food-Freak
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
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The Avocado Cake
Avacado icing worked great as a topping to carrot cake "cupcakes". My kids third grade class loved it, after they got over the fact that the icing was green. We served them on Dr. Suess's Birthday celebration, and I offered the cupcakes instead of green eggs and ham.
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