—
|
File this under "odd and possibly disgusting but fascinating anyway:" Chocolate Avocado Cake at Not Quite Nigella. Check out that photo, it is something special.
(It *is* egg-free, dairy-free, and nut free, and probably quite rich. I'm tempted, although I think I might rather have it in the form of a cupcake. How do people think avocados would do as an egg replacer in general?)
One of the Chinese names for avocado is “Butter Fruit.” It’s actually pretty descriptive if you think of avocado flesh as being kind of think and not strongly-flavored. I mean, if I can eat Chocolate Zucchini this and that, maybe Chocolate Avocado is something else to try.
Another name for it in Chinese is “Alligator Pear.” I like Butter Fruit better.
LikeLike
Love the idea of this cake. I think Avocadoes would probably be a good egg replacement in general, especially if you’re using baking powder.
LikeLike
I do a lot of egg-free cooking because of an allergy of one of my kids, but I’ve never come across avocado as an egg replacer. Hmmmm…I would imagine that it gives a really nice, soft texture that you sometimes miss with other egg replacers, but the green color could be tricky. OH! OH! Maybe I should try it in some Halloween cookies! Then a funky green color wouldn’t be as off-putting! Everyone will think I planned it that way! Of course, I don’t know if it would provide enough stickiness for cookies, and it doesn’t supply leavening. If I do try it, I’ll let you know.
LikeLike
bearing blog 