Easy Avocado Cake {With Chocolate Swirl}

This soft and moist avocado cake recipe has no butter, shortening or margarine because of the use of avocado puree. It's a marble loaf with pretty chocolate swirls. Flavored with vanilla and cocoa.

I have been working on this recipe since last Summer but every time I made it, something was wrong. After many tweaks, this recipe is now perfect. It is soft, moist but still firm. It's not too dense like a pound cake but not too airy like a chiffon cake either. My husband couldn't even tell there were avocados in this recipe. These are just as delicious as my Avocado Cookies (With Chocolate Chips) and Fudgy Avocado Brownies.

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• Key ingredients
• Variations
• How to make easy avocado cake recipe from scratch?
• Tips and techniques
• Recipe FAQs
• Storage
• More easy cakes
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Key ingredients

• Avocado- It should be high quality and at peak ripeness.
• Milk- You will need both regular and buttermilk for best results.
• Eggs- Brings structure and moisture to the overall dessert.
• Vanilla- Adds a nice warmth and aroma.
• Baking soda and baking powder- Act as rising agents to make a fluffy cake.
• Oil- I like to use coconut oil for it's flavor.
• Sugar- The granulated kind you likely have in your pantry is all you need.
• Flour- For this recipe, cake flour works the best.
• Cocoa powder- This unsweetened powder is used for color and flavor.

Variations

• I don't think this cake needs any frosting- But a light dusting of powdered sugar on top can never hurt.
• If you still want to ice it- Try this Sugar Free Frosting or this Coconut Cream Chocolate Frosting and learn How to Frost a Cake Smoothly for best aesthetic appeal. You can also make fun designs. Check out How to Pipe Cake Borders or How to Make Buttercream Flowers for more ideas and tips.
• A light drizzle on top- Can always compliments loaves beautifully. Try this Powdered Sugar Glaze (Vanilla Cake Glaze) or this Easy Chocolate Glaze, and even this Maple Glaze (Drizzle Icing).
• Use other pans- I used loaf pans but you can easily use round pans for a more classic layer cake appearance.
• Try adding a filling- Cut the cake lengthwise once it cools and spread a filling such as Nutella, Biscoff cookie butter, pistachio butter, Strawberry Jam, Homemade Vanilla Custard, or thick Homemade Caramel Sauce, Homemade Whipped Cream, or even Dulce de Leche.
• Try other extracts- Such as coconut, maple, or even almond.
• Omit the chocolate swirls altogether- And just make a simple vanilla cake or you can flavor it with lemon or lime zest for a Summer dessert.
• Shaped cake- Many people enjoy making this into an avocado shape. You can even make it cute by making it look like a real or cartoon Kawaii avocado.
• Use for birthday celebrations- This makes an easy and delicious cake for special occasions. Add some sprinkles, candles, and make it personal for the individual. You can even make Homemade Sprinkles if you want to go the extra mile.
• Cover with fondant- This is especially helpful if you are making a cute avocado face or special occasion cake. Make Marshmallow Fondant that you can color any shade. You can even do Marble Fondant so that it has the same vibe as the cake itself.

How to make easy avocado cake recipe from scratch?

Tips and techniques

• Both, baking powder and baking soda are required- For the perfect texture. Don't omit one or replace one with the other.
• Don't replace buttermilk with regular milk- Since buttermilk adds moisture.
• Use ripe avocados- For maximum richness and creaminess.
• Don't replace cake flour- With any other flour since it creates the best tender cake texture.
• Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature- So that they blend together smoothly.
• Don't over-mix batter- Because this will yield a tough textured cake.
• Puree the avocado- Into a very smooth mixture because if it's not smooth, there will be lumps in the batter.
• Prepare your pans- Line with parchment paper of grease and flour them very well to prevent cakes from sticking to the pan.
• Make marbled look- By using a butterknife or toothpick to swirl the two colored batters together.
• Cool cake before decorating- If you decide to add powdered sugar, frosting, or any other decoration be sure the cake is completely cool so that it doesn't make a gooey mess.
• For neat slices- Cut cake when it is fully cooled and with a sharp knife.

Recipe FAQs

Storage

• Refrigerate- In a sealed container for up to 3 days.
• Room temperature- This can easily stay out in a sealed container for 1 day.
• Freeze- In a sealed container for up to 1 month.
• Make ahead- You can make this 1-2 days in advance.

More easy cakes

• Best Marble Cake
• Easy Ice Cream Cake
• Coca Cola Cake With Cake Mix (Coke Cake)
• 7 Up Cake (With Cake Mix)
• Pavlova Cake

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