I love a combination of banana and avocado, and you should too. This is a perfect marriage of fruits! Banana avocado cake is a delicious and nutritious dessert that combines the sweet flavors of ripe bananas and creaminess of the avocado fruit to create a moist and flavorful cake that is perfect for any occasion. Avocados are an excellent source of healthy fats, fiber, and essential nutrients, making them a great addition to any diet. Additionally, they give the cake a rich, creamy texture that is hard to resist. A combination of these two fruits reduces the sugar and butter or oil used in making the cake.
Nutritional value of banana avocado cake
Banana avocado cake is one cake that I eat without any guilt. Not only is banana avocado cake delicious, but it’s also good for your health. And the all-purpose flour can be replaced with a healthier flour such as rice flour to make this cake healthier and gluten free. Avocados contain healthy fats, fiber, and essential nutrients to our diet. Use of avocado reduces amount of saturated fat and calories found in traditional cakes. So, you can indulge in this sweet treat without feeling guilty.
Bananas are a great source of Potassium, vitamins, fiber and other minerals. They are low in calories and fat but high in nutrients that can help maintain a healthy heart, digestive system, and blood pressure.
How to serve Banana avocado cake
The best part about banana avocado cake is that it’s versatile. You can serve it as a dessert or as a snack with your morning coffee or tea. You can also dress it up with whipped cream or frosting for a special occasion or keep it simple for a casual get-together. Either way, the cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Here are a few other ideas you can use to serve this cake:
- You can serve banana avocado cake plain without any toppings or frosting. The cake is delicious as it is. This is how I love it, simply plain.
- Chocolate is always a favorite for many as a frosting. Drizzle some melted chocolate on top of the cake. The chocolate will add a rich and decadent flavor to the cake, making it even more irresistible.
- You can enrich the cake further by serving it with some fruits, such as strawberries or raspberries. The fruits will add a burst of freshness and a pop of color to the dessert. The same case applies to nuts, such as pistachios which will add a crunchy texture to the cake.
- You can also frost the cake with cream cheese frosting. Oh! the tanginess of the cream cheese will pair well with the sweetness of the cake, creating a delicious contrast of flavors.
How to make banana avocado cake
Here is a recipe for Banana Avocado Cake that you need to try:
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe banana
- 1 ripe avocado
- 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or juice of 1 lemon
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, mash the ripe banana and avocado until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, avocado, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Mix them well.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, and mix everything together until a smooth batter forms, without overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until test for doneness comes out positive.
- Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the cake pan for about 5 minutes. Then remove from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, slice and serve the cake and enjoy!
Tips and trick of making a delicious banana avocado cake
To be able to make a delicious banana avocado cake, you need to follow these tried and tested tips and trick:
- Make sure that the bananas and avocado that you use are ripe. This will ensure that your cake is sweet and flavorful.
- Mash your bananas and avocados well to ensure they are evenly incorporated into the batter. This will also help to create a smooth and creamy texture.
- Avocados already add a lot of creaminess to the cake, so so use oil instead of butter. Using oil instead of butter will help to make the cake light and fluffy.
- Don’t overmix the batter, mix just until everything is combined. Overmixing will make the cake be tough and dense.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing. This is usually a rule for most cake so this cake is no exemption. Letting the cake cool completely before slicing ensures that it holds together and doesn’t crumble.
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Easy and delicious banana avocado cake recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Bananas Mashed
- 1 ripe avocado mashed
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a cake pan.
Step 2:
- In a medium bowl, mash the ripe banana and avocado until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, avocado, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Mix them well.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, and mix everything together until a smooth batter forms, without overmixing.
Step 3:
- Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until test for doneness comes out positive.
- Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the cake pan for about 5 minutes. Then remove from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, slice and serve the cake and enjoy!
