Passion Fruit Cupcakes with Avocado Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Name: Passion Fruit Cupcakes with Avocado Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Butter, for greasing, optional; 3 eggs; 3/4 cup oil; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups flour, sifted; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon strawberry-flavored gelatin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup passion fruit rum; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter; 1 teaspoon meringue powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Juice of 1 lime; 1/2 ripe avocado; Pinch salt

Servings: persons

Butter, for greasing, optional
3 eggs
3/4 cup oil
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon strawberry-flavored gelatin
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup passion fruit rum
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
1 teaspoon meringue powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 ripe avocado
Pinch salt

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For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 12-cup muffin tin or line with parchment paper.
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Blend the eggs, oil, granulated sugar and vanilla in a mixer.
3
Add the flour, baking powder, gelatin and salt.
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Add the rum and blend until smooth.
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Do not over beat.
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Fill the tins halfway full with batter and bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, 15 to 18 minutes.
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For the frosting: Cream the confectioners' sugar, butter and meringue powder until creamy and fluffy in a mixer.
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Add the vanilla and lime juice, cream until well blended.
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Mix in the avocado until smooth.
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Do not over beat.
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Add salt to taste.
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Frost each cupcake with the frosting.
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This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition.
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The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

1420

kcal

Calories

Fat

174

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Butter, for greasing, optional, 3 eggs, 3/4 cup oil, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Passion Fruit Cupcakes with Avocado Buttercream Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Passion Fruit Cupcakes with Avocado Buttercream Frosting

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