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Friday, April 22, 2011

Avocado Pound cake

Avocado butter cake
Thanks to all for the best wishes given to my sister. Now this cotton cheesecake with blueberries filling is a hot cake in my family, my younger sister also asked me to bake one for her coming May's birthday. I started to think of selling this cake as to earn some pocket money, hehehe...Today i would like to share with you a new cake, Avocado Pound cake.




My SIL Annie given me a packet of this corn meal (polenta) which I have been looking to buy some, but i couldn't find this corn meal in nearby supermarket...

Avocado butter cake


I bought 3 Avocados from Tesco which only cost me RM 3.50 (USD1). This is discounted price as those avocado not in good looking skin but I think is still good to use for baking. I managed to find this recipe in Joy of Baker which use both avocado and corn meal..

Avocado butter cake


Avocado Pound cake
(recipe source: adapted from Joy of baker with minor changes)

*makes a loaf pan

Flesh of 1 Avocado
50ml milk

125g butter, softened
150g sugar
1/2tsp vanilla extra

2 eggs

200g cake flour
40g Polenta (fine corn meal)
1/2tsp baking powder
1/2tsp baking soda
1/4tsp salt

Method
1. Blend avocado flesh together with milk, set aside.
2. Beat butter, sugar and vanilla until light and creamy.
3. Add in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Put in avocado milk mixture, combine well.
5. Add in flour, Polenta, baking powder, baking soda and salt, mix well.
6. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180c for 45 minutes or until done when tested with a skewer.

** I like this pound cake which has mild avocado aroma, buttery and soft...
Avocado butter cake


Happy Baking !!
Happy Easter to all....


Avocado pound cake
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46 comments:

  1. Shaz (feedingmykidsbetter.blogspot.com)April 22, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    I love recipes that incorporate veggies & fruits. Wonderful way to sneak them into the kids' diet. I like! :)

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  2. JanetanApril 22, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    hi sonia..
    i have always wish to bake avocado cake and i found your recipe..i'm wondering if cornmeal can be substitute?

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  3. Sinful Southern SweetsApril 22, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    I've never heard of an avocado cake, but I bet its outstanding! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. 鲸鱼蓝蓝蓝April 22, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    我很喜欢牛油果...不过最近我在JJ看到的都很难熟的:$

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  5. SimplyfoodApril 22, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    That is interesting adding avocado to cake.It sounds delicious.

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  6. Sonia ~ Nasi Lemak LoverApril 22, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Jane, this was my 1st time bake a avocado cake, have no idea what to be substituted. I would suggest you just omit corn meal and slightly increase the flour.

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  7. ann lowApril 22, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    I love avocado and this is definitely very healthy cake.

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  8. CoraineApril 22, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    HEHE..Sonia..hope that you will earn big bucks with your cheese cake!!
    and how is this avocado cake? looks nice!!

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  9. PeteApril 22, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    I love the creamy texture of avocado, wonder how it taste like in cakes

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  10. chow and chatterApril 22, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    wow what a wonderful cake love the avocado in here

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  11. MinApril 22, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    I think Avocado will yield a very soft and creamy cake. Would like to try this also because I like the light fragrance of avocado :)

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  12. aeshcameApril 23, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    oh this is a unique pound cake. I love pound cakes, but never tried any with avocados in it. Should be a great treat to the taste buds.

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  13. DianeApril 23, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Mmmmm that sounds quite delicious. Diane

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  14. Somewhere in SingaporeApril 23, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Courier a piece over pls, keke...

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  15. The SweetyliciousApril 23, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    it look so soft, moist and fluffy! with avocado, it makesit so healthy! YUMMY (:

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  16. Yummy BakesApril 23, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Am I being suaku not to know there is avocado cake? Looks fluffy and good. Must try one day.

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  17. WendyinKK April 23, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    I bought fine cornmeal in Jaya Grocer at Empire.
    Still in the pack, unused for months, kekeke.
    Avocado cake sounds nice

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  18. My Little SpaceApril 23, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Great looking cake! So smooth. The avocados are quite cheap. As long as I know, it costs about RM3.99 for one. Lucky you! Thanks for sharing the recipe. Hope you're having a great weekend.
    Cheers, Kristy

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  19. tinyskilletApril 23, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    The texture looks amazing Sonia! Now this is the type of pound cake I would like to sink my teeth into. Your cotton cheesecake sounds very good...so good you could make a lot money selling it :D I would just have to change the filling for myself :)

    Have a great weekend!

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  20. Little Corner of MineApril 24, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    I would not have thought of mixing corn meal and avocado together. Looks great and Happy Easter!

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  21. Cooking GalleryApril 24, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    I've never had avocado cake, but I can imagine it tastes wonderful. I do enjoy drinking sweet avocado shakes :).

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  22. Spoon and ChopsticksApril 24, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    I love avocado but I am yet to try an avocado cake. I'm sure it's delicious and I'm sure I'll like it.

    Happy Easter, Sonia!

    http://spoon-and-chopsticks.blogspot.com/

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  23. Beachlover's KitchenApril 24, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    interesting and the texture look really good!! I saw some blogger post avocado cake too ...I think it's hype now!! I think I bought few type of corn meal flour and polenta too..but my polenta is in tube form...just bought but dunno what to do wt it!!sigh* Happy Easter!

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  24. JeannieApril 24, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Looks delicious with very fine crumb...am curious about the taste.

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  25. VictorApril 24, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Avocado cake, that seems like something worth trying.

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  26. UnknownApril 24, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    i only eat 1 time of Avocado ,
    dont know why ..
    maybe i dont like the smell,
    or afraid FAT...
    haha
    but first time i see this
    Avocado Pound cake ,
    very special,
    maybe i will try it one day
    :)

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  27. daphneApril 24, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    I would have never thought of having avocodo in cake but it seems to work very well! nicely done sonia!

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  28. hanushiApril 24, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    This is an inspiring bake as I have not seen avocado in bakes before.. :)

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  29. Awayofmind Bakery HouseApril 24, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Sonia, the cake looks yummy!!
    also to let you know that you've been invited for the easter party@5 recipes to celebrate easter. try to join if you can..

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  30. lenaApril 25, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    hi sonia, that was really a good bargain that you're getting for your avocados! i would like to give this a try someday, thanks!

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  31. ICook4FunApril 25, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Wow you certainly get a great bargain out of the avacados. Over here the cheapest I can find is 0.75 cents each and that also when they are in season. I actually never bake with avacado. It is a good idea to incorporate them into cakes since they are so creamy. Well done Sonia!

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  32. Joyce @ Chunky CookyApril 25, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I have never seen avocados in bakes ! This is something definitely very creative and it looks good !

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  33. sulianmamaApril 25, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    avocado pound cake....hmmm...it something new to me !

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  34. Swee San @ TheSweetSpotApril 25, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    3 avocado for RM3.50 is very cheap leh....

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  35. 温馨小屋April 25, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    我这里的有机店有卖polenta，不过是比较粗的，你那包polenta看起来比较好！

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  36. Nami @ Just One Cookbook.comApril 25, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Hi Sonia! Whoa! Avocado in a pound cake! You are so creative... I don't think anyone cooked that before. :-D It's really nice to meet you and your blog. Thank you for commenting on my chicken adobo. It's nice to meet you!

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  37. pigpigscornerApril 25, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Very nice! I like using avocado in baked goods, healthier!

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  38. Quay Po CooksApril 25, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    I am sure this cake has a unique flavor. When find cheap avocados, got to try this out. How was the cooking show last Sunday? So sorry I missed it and miss catching up with you.

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  39. Noob CookApril 26, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I love the idea of using avocado ... your cake looks really beautiful.

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  40. The Sudden CookApril 26, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    I really am curious how it taste like - such an interesting combo - avocado and cake!

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  41. Shirley @ Kokken69April 27, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Avocado should give this cake a moist and rich flavor. Saw your blueberry cheese cake- you should really start to take orders now :)

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  42. Min {Honest Vanilla}April 27, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    I was caught by your avocado in cake :) Definitely new for me! I only like avocado in guacamole but this sounds excellent and not too avocado-ish, hehe...

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  43. JulianaApril 27, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Oh! This pound cake looks d=beautiful, like the idea of cornmeal in it...great with a cup of tea. Hope you are having a wonderful week Sonia :-)

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  44. ReeniApril 28, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    How buttery and rich with the lovely avocado! I bet it's scrumptious!

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  45. chopinandmysaucepanApril 28, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Your recipes are simply awesome. I'm a nasi lemak fan too not to mention the Lo mai kai :)

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  46. JoApril 28, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Who would have thought an avocado would make a great pound cake ... not me for sure!

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