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It is light, with a silky smooth frosting, and rich in chocolate and healthy fats. When it comes to avocados, you have probably heard about their amazing health benefits, but we can say a few words once more:
These fruits have an impressive nutritional value, as they are abundant in minerals and vitamins, including:
- Vitamin C
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Sodium
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B2
- Vitamin B3
- Vitamin B5
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B9
- Vitamin E
- Phosphorus
- Iron
- Zinc
- Manganese
An interesting fact is that avocados are even richer in potassium than bananas, having: 14% potassium, while bananas have 10%.
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For the cake:
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed until smooth
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (HHL advises to switch to rice or coconut flour)
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 cups water
- 5 tablespoons dark chocolate cocoa powder
- 2 cups sucanat sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
For the frosting
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed until smooth
- 5 tablespoons dark chocolate cocoa powder
- 1 cups sugar (HHL advises 1/3 cup of Monk fruit sugar)
