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Milk Chocolate Cupcakes with Avocado Buttercream

Delicious Milk Chocolate Cupcakes with Avocado Buttercream

Indulge in these Milk Chocolate Cupcakes with Avocado Buttercream for a healthier twist on a classic dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa powder Use Dutch-processed for richer taste
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder Ensure it’s fresh for best results
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Can replace with dairy-free butter for vegan option
  • 1 cup Sugar Coconut sugar can be used as healthier alternative
  • 2 large Eggs For vegan substitute, use flax eggs
  • 1/2 cup Milk Almond milk can be used for dairy-free version
For the Avocado Buttercream
  • 1 ripe Avocado Ensure avocados are ripe for optimal flavor
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar Adjust quantity for desired sweetness
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Can substitute with almond extract for a different flavor

Equipment

  • Cupcake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Cupcake liners

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Beat the unsalted butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients alternating with milk, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fill liners with batter and bake for 12-15 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool the cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Mash ripe avocado, then blend with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth to create the buttercream.
  8. Once cooled, frost cupcakes generously with the avocado buttercream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Sift flour and cocoa for a smoother texture. Customize for dietary needs easily.

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