Description
This flourless chocolate avocado cake is ultra-rich, naturally fudgy, and made with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for a guilt-free dessert that feels indulgent.
Ingredients
1 large ripe avocado (about ½ cup mashed)
2 large eggs
½ cup maple syrup or honey
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
⅓ cup dark chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 pan with parchment.
2. Mash avocado until smooth.
3. Add eggs, maple syrup, vanilla. Whisk until combined.
4. Stir in cocoa powder, salt, baking soda.
5. Fold in chocolate chips.
6. Pour into pan and smooth top.
7. Bake for 22–26 minutes or until center is set.
8. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use a food processor for ultra-smooth avocado.
You can substitute honey or agave for maple syrup.
Add-ins like chopped walnuts, coconut flakes, or a pinch of cinnamon elevate the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg