healthy birthday cake with avocado frosting.

When I was deciding what cake I wanted to make for Liam's birthday, I knew I wanted to make something that I felt comfortable with him eating too much of. (because that's what you do on your birthday, right?) What I love about this cake is it's really simple to make and it is a much healthier choice for a little belly. The great thing is that even with out the frosting, this cake tastes delicious and can be made as a snack food. But the best part is, Liam loved it! 

 SWEET CAKE

 What you need:

5 very ripe, medium bananas (mashed)

medium sized pear (mashed)

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

3 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon ground flaxseed (optional)

 Directions:

Pre-heat oven at 375° F

Grease 11" x 8" cake tin and set aside.

Combine mashed bananas, mashed pears, and vanilla extract in a small bowl.

Combine all dry ingredients in a medium sized bowl.

Lastly, combine banana mixture with dry ingredients and stir for 30 seconds or until just combined.

Bake for 20 minutes or until center comes out clean on tooth pick.

AVOCADO FROSTING

What you need:

1 avocado

1 banana

1 tablespoon coconut oil

splash of vanilla

juice of 1 lemon

1/4 cup powdered sugar  (optional!)

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in medium sized bowl. Mix until completely smooth.

*remember, with this frosting, a little goes a long way!

cadbury egg cupcakes

Cupcakes:

Ingredients:
-2 1/2 cups cake flour or 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
-1 2/3 cups sugar
-3/4 cups butter, softened
-2/3 cups cocoa powder
-1 package Jell-o instant pudding in chocolate fudge ( 3.4 oz)
-1 1/4 cup water
-1 1/4 tsp baking soda
-1 1/4 tsp baking powder
-1 tsp salt
-1 tsp vanilla extract
-3 large eggs


Frosting:

Ingredients:
-1 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
-5-6 cups powdered sugar
-1 tsp almond extract
-1 tsp vanilla extract
-1/4 tsp salt
-2-3 tbsp milk

Cupcake directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Combine together the cake ingredients in order and bear for 60 seconds on medium-high with your electric mixer until fully mixed.
3. Fill cupcake liners 1/4-1/3 full
4. Bake for 18-20 minutes (test if done with a toothpick, it should come out clean)

Frosting directions:

1. Beat room temperature butter until creamy.
2. Add in powdered sugar 1 cup at a time.
3. Beat in extracts, salt, and milk.
4. Add in more powdered sugar or milk until desired consistency.
5. Top cupcakes and place Cadbury egg on top.