Velvety Avocado Layer Cake with Raspberry Confit and Zesty Key Lime Frosting
Experience a delightful fusion of creamy avocado, tart raspberries, and zesty key lime in this uniquely layered cake. The Avocado Layer Cake with Raspberry Confit and Key Lime Frosting is a sumptuous treat that elevates dessert to a gourmet level, offering a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The avocado lends an unexpected moistness and subtle richness to the cake, beautifully complemented by a sweet-tart raspberry filling and finished with a refreshing key lime frosting for an unforgettable dessert experience.
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Servings
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Calories
20
Ingredients
Ingredients
cooking spray
as needed (for greasing pans)
cake flour
2 1/4 cups (sifted before measuring)
baking powder
1 teaspoon (none)
baking soda
1 teaspoon (none)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (none)
ripe avocado
1 (seeded, peeled, pureed until smooth)
butter
2 tablespoons (at room temperature)
sugar
1 cup (none)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (none)
large eggs
2 (none)
low-fat buttermilk
1 cup (none)
ripe avocado
1/2 (seeded, peeled)
butter
3 tablespoons (at room temperature)
low-fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons (none)
confectioners' sugar
4 cups (none)
key lime zest
1 teaspoon (grated)
key lime juice
2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (none)
milk
1 tablespoon (or more as needed)
raspberry jam
1/2 cup (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Generously spray two 8-inch round cake pans with a cooking spray. Line the bottom of each pan with parchment paper rounds, then spray the parchment with baking spray as well. Set aside for later.
2
In a mixing bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the dry ingredients. Set aside.
3
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the pureed avocado and butter with the sugar, beating until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add in the vanilla extract and continue beating. Incorporate the eggs, adding them one at a time, and mix thoroughly after each addition.
4
Turn the mixer to low speed and gradually add the low-fat buttermilk, mixing just until combined. Carefully integrate the flour mixture in three parts, mixing just until the batter is smooth with each addition. Avoid over-mixing for a tender cake.
5
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake in the preheated oven until the cakes are lightly golden on top and a wooden skewer inserted into the center emerges clean, about 25 minutes.
6
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in their pans on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. Carefully invert the cakes, remove the parchment paper, and let them cool completely on the rack.
7
For the frosting, in a cleaned bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the second half of pureed avocado with butter and cream cheese until completely smooth. Slowly add the confectioners' sugar with the mixer on low speed until incorporated.
8
Blend in the key lime zest, key lime juice, and vanilla extract. Adjust the consistency of the frosting by adding milk, one tablespoon at a time, until it is light and fluffy. Increase the mixer speed to medium and continue beating for 5 minutes. For a thicker frosting, add more confectioners' sugar, or for thinner, additional milk.
9
Assemble the cake by placing one cake layer on a serving platter. Evenly spread the raspberry jam across the surface. Position the second cake layer on top, aligning the edges.
10
Generously spread or pipe the key lime frosting over the top and sides of the cake. Decorate as desired and indulge in this exquisite combination of flavors and textures.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the full name of this recipe?
The full name of the recipe is Velvety Avocado Layer Cake with Raspberry Confit and Zesty Key Lime Frosting.
What are the primary flavor components of this cake?
The cake features a fusion of creamy avocado, tart raspberries, and zesty key lime.
What role does avocado play in the cake batter?
The avocado provides an unexpected moistness and a subtle richness to the cake texture.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 325°F (163°C).
What size and type of cake pans are required?
The recipe requires two 8-inch round cake pans.
How should the cake pans be prepared before baking?
Spray the pans with cooking spray, line the bottoms with parchment paper, and spray the parchment as well.
What dry ingredients should be sifted together?
You should sift together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
How much cake flour is needed for the recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 1/4 cups of cake flour, sifted before measuring.
How do I prepare the avocado for the cake batter?
The avocado should be seeded, peeled, and pureed until completely smooth.
How should the eggs be incorporated into the batter?
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
What type of buttermilk is used in this cake?
The recipe uses 1 cup of low-fat buttermilk.
How do I ensure the cake remains tender?
Avoid over-mixing; mix the flour into the batter just until smooth.
How long does it take for the cakes to bake?
The cakes take approximately 25 minutes to bake in the preheated oven.
How do I check if the cakes are finished baking?
The cakes are done when they are lightly golden and a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
How long should the cakes cool in the pans?
Let the cakes cool in their pans on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before inverting them.
What are the main ingredients for the key lime frosting?
The frosting includes pureed avocado, butter, low-fat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, key lime zest, key lime juice, vanilla, and milk.
How many avocados are needed for the entire recipe?
You will need 1 1/2 avocados in total: one for the cake and a half for the frosting.
How much confectioners' sugar is used in the frosting?
The recipe calls for 4 cups of confectioners' sugar for the frosting.
What type of lime juice is recommended?
The recipe specifies 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed key lime juice.
How do I adjust the thickness of the frosting?
Add more confectioners' sugar to thicken it, or additional milk to make it thinner.
How long should the frosting be beaten for a fluffy texture?
After reaching the desired consistency, increase the speed to medium and beat for 5 minutes.
What is used for the raspberry confit layer?
A 1/2 cup of raspberry jam is used as the filling between the cake layers.
How do I assemble the layers of the cake?
Place one layer on a platter, spread raspberry jam over it, and then place the second layer on top.
Is there cream cheese in this recipe?
Yes, the frosting uses 2 tablespoons of low-fat cream cheese.
How much butter is needed for the cake batter versus the frosting?
The cake batter uses 2 tablespoons of butter, while the frosting uses 3 tablespoons.
What is the first step of the instructions?
The first step is to preheat the oven to 325°F and prepare the cake pans.
Does this cake use baking soda or baking powder?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of both baking powder and baking soda.
What is the preparation for the key lime zest?
The key lime zest should be grated before being added to the frosting.
What tags are associated with this gourmet dessert?
Tags include avocado cake, raspberry filling, key lime frosting, layer cake, and tropical fruit desserts.
What is the texture of the finished cake?
The finished cake is described as velvety, sumptuous, and moist.