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If there are two foods that most of us don’t associate with dessert, it’s zucchini and avocado. But you know what? The more I experiment with both of these, the more they are becoming some of my absolute favorites!
There are many health benefits that avocados and zucchini both provide. Whenever I add them to a sweet recipe, they both create a super-moist and creamy texture that truly is incomparable.
That’s why my Christmas gift to you is a zucchini cake recipe; one that has healthy avocado frosting!
What’s truly adorable about this cake is that it will end up looking as good as it tastes.
Are you ready to delight your guests with your own handmade edible Christmas trees?
Ingredients for Zucchini Cake:
- 210 gm (3/4 cup) of shredded zucchini
- 40 gm (1/4 cup) of ground flaxseed
- 30 gm (3 tablespoons) of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 5 gm (1/2 teaspoon) of baking soda
- 3 gm (1/2 teaspoon) of kosher or sea salt
- 1 ½ very ripe medium-large banana (chopped into 4-5 pieces)
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg white
- 100-120 gm (1/2 cup) of honey
- 190 gm (1 cup) of almond butter
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 60 gm (1/2 cup) of chocolate chips
You can find all these ingredients at Target!
Make the Zucchini Cake
- First, I preset my oven to 350 degrees. That way, once I put my cake in, it should take no more than 30 minutes to bake.
2. Then, I take about three zucchinis, which I wash, peel, and shred. I squeeze the excess water out of the shredded zucchini and put it into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
3. Next, I put the flaxseed into my food processor and turn it on until the flaxseed is finely-ground (maybe 45 seconds or so).
4. I add cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt and turn my food processor again for about 10-15 seconds.
5. Now, it’s time to combine the banana pieces and the egg. Turn the food processor on again until everything is evenly blended (give it around two minutes or so).
6. I pour in the honey and blend again for around 30 seconds.
7. Now, I put in my almond butter and blend again (for around a minute this time).
8. Finally, it’s time to add the zucchini to the food processor. I use a whisk to make sure it mixes in with everything.
9. Next, I add the vanilla extract and turn my food processor back on. To be on the safe side, I let it run for about three minutes, just so everything is nice and smooth.
Put It in the Oven
10. Based on the size (and kind of) pan that I want to use to bake my cake in, I line it with parchment paper and put it into the oven. If you opt to use a 9X9 aluminum square cake pan, it should take around 30 minutes for it to bake.
11. I check to make sure the cake is fully baked by putting a toothpick inside of it. If it comes out clean, I take my cake out and allow it to cool while I work on my homemade icing.
Ingredients for Avocado Icing:
- 1 medium ripe avocado (thinly sliced) Note: You can check out Farm Fresh To You for all your veggie needs!
- 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons of lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- Your choice of mikado/chocolate sticks/candy canes/wooden sticks
- Candy sprinkles
Make the Icing
1. With my hand masher or hand blender, I mash up the avocados until it’s a puree paste.
2. I slowly start to add the powdered sugar. Just so I can make sure it doesn’t create any lumps, I pour in a little, mix it with my whisk, and then pour in some more.
3. Now, I take my cake and, with a very sharp knife, I slice diagonally from left to right and then from right to left. I do this so that I’ll have medium-sized triangles to take out and decorate.
4. Afterward, I take out three triangle slices and place them on a presentation dish.
5. I then take three chocolate sticks and stick one through the bottom/base of each triangle.
6. The icing/frosting that I just made goes into one of my icing bottles.
7. I test the bottle by squeezing a little of the icing on a paper towel (just to make sure everything is coming out smoothly) and then I decorate each triangle—which if everything is going right, looks more and more like a Christmas tree—by applying the icing in a zig-zag design.
8. Finally, I add some candy sprinkles to my “trees” and a small piece of candy at the top to be my “tree angel.” And I have ended up with some of the cutest and most delicious lil’ Christmas trees you have ever seen!
Happy Gluten-Free Holidays!
Looking to make a pie instead? Try out our yummy pumpkin pie recipe this Holiday Season!
Or perhaps just want a few more mouthwatering dessert recipes? We have a few you can choose from, how about some pumpkin bread or even pumpkin almond cake!
Happy Holidays, everyone! Enjoy this zucchini cake!
