Good evening!
Eric thanks you for your birthday wishes! :)
Today has been a whirlwind day! Crazy, crazy, crazy trying to get caught up on work before I leave tomorrow. Just when I thought I was caught up I got an order for 150 Glo Bars! Madness.
I asked Eric what he wanted for his birthday dinner tonight. I said I would make him anything he wanted.
‘A juicy burger’ was his request.
And so it was done like dinner.
These are the burgers he picked up at Whole Foods on the weekend.
He said it was delicious!
I had a Curry Chickpea Burger that I popped out of the freezer. Still lovin’ those in a huge way. They just might be my favourite homemade veggie burger.
Despite the mad house, dishes piled up all over the kitchen, and my still unpacked suitcase, I made Eric birthday cupcakes because I strongly believe that a birthday without flour, sugar, and icing is a crime against all things good and true. He agreed with me. ;)
I made him burger cupcakes! :)
Birthday Cupcake ‘burgers’ with Secret Green Frosting
Vanilla cupcakes adapted from Vegan Cupcakes Take Over The World.
Cupcake Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup Earth Balance OR 1/3 cup canola oil
- 3/4 cup organic cane sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
Directions: Preheat the oven to 350. Line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners. Whisk the almond milk and vinegar in a mixing cup. Allow to curdle for a few minutes. Beat together the soy milk mixture, oil, sugar, vanilla, and almond extract. Sift together the dry ingredients in a separate bowl and add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated and no lumps remain. Taste the batter, it is incredible. Pour into muffin liners and bake for 20-22 minutes. Cool completely before frosting. Makes 12 cupcakes.
Avocado ‘Buttercream’ Frosting
Adapted from Alton Brown.
- Meat from 1 very ripe avocado, pitted
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 3 cups organic powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions: Peel and pit avocado. Place avocado, lemon juice, and vanilla into a processor (alternatively you can use a stand mixer or hand mixer). Process/mix about 2-3 minutes scraping sides of bowl when necessary. Add the powdered sugar a little at a time and process/mix. Store in refrigerator when not using. Apparently it doesn’t turn brown either, although I did not verify this entirely. Use at own risk! ;) makes enough to frost 16-24 cupcakes (I had lots leftover after these 12).
The frosting was VERY mild, as in, it wasn’t very sweet. It tasted like a very mild butter cream frosting, with just a hint of lemon and sweetness. I did not detect the avocado in there at all and Eric and my mother-in-law didn’t either! They both really loved the frosting because they didn’t feel sick after eating a cupcake.
The frosting also had a great texture! It was not too slick and it sat well on the cupcakes and didn’t slide around. If I had more time I would have tried piping with it.
These would make great St Patty’s Day cupcakes! :)
It was fun to eat. :)
I told my in laws they could have the leftovers, but Eric seems to think he is bringing them on the plane with him tomorrow. LOL. What a cupcake monster. Security would probably ‘confiscate’ them…
I made 4 varieties: rainbow sprinkles, coconut, cocoa powder, and cacao nibs.
All of us thought these were quite tasty. Very light and a great way to use up an avocado!
Well, I have packages to ship, a suitcase to fill, and dishes to clean. I’ll see you in the windy citaaaay! :)
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Those cupcakes are the cutest! I am going to make them asap! Fly safe!
Those are the cutest cupcakes EVER! The icing sounds fabulous, I will for sure be making these at some point.
Those cupcakes are soo cute!! Safe travels :)
What an amazing woman you are! I can’t believe you got all that stuff done today. Way to go!!
Have a great trip. Looking forward to your recap:)
For Eric the cupcake lover: On our way back from France my boyfriend and I took several pastries through security, some with custard and whipped cream fillings and it was fine. I have heard of several people taking cupcakes through security and getting through just fine. Now if security tries to steal them so they can eat them… Well now that is just an abuse of power. :)
To Angela, baker extraordinare: these look fantastic. Can you come to my house and make me cupcakes for my birthday? Please?
Cute burger-themed birthday! I would have never thought to use avocado in frosting, but that’s GENIUS! I use avocados all the time in my puddings, so it makes sense that they’d blend right into a frosting, too! And I love the pretty green color!
Hope you have a great trip!! :D
I’ve noticed you’re a big fan of EPL. What do you think of this article?
http://bitchmagazine.org/article/eat-pray-spend
I love the burger theme! So cute. I can’t wait to try that frosting, what an awesome idea. Safe travels tomorrow!
What a cute idea for the cupcakes…my hubby is the same way with treats I bake..he doesn’t like to share!
Have fun in one of my fave cities!!!
Oh, I’m so glad to see you use the avocado frosting recipe from Alton Brown. I’ve come across it before, but it just seemed to strange. Glad to hear that it’s good. Happy Birthday to Eric!!!!
Those burger cupcakes are SO cute. I made mini vegan cupcakes for my boyfriends bday.
Cutest cupcakes ever! Avocados have been popping up everywhere in desserts lately!
hahaha those burger cupcakes are so cute!!! :D Waayyy better than any ole meat burger ;)
I’m feeling you on the busy! At least you got around to making a homemade dinner (and probably the cutest cupcakes I have ever seen!)
:)
Those cupcakes are so cute! You’ve inspired me to try avocado frosting! Too bad you can’t dye it pink to make it more pleasing to the eye! =)
What a cool birthday for Eric! I would LOVE not getting sick after eating a cupcake.
avocado buttercream frosting…genius!!!
I’ve made your salt n vinegar potatoes and healthy blueberry cake recently..yum, yum, yum!
Thanks so much, love your blog =)
fun travels!
Those cupcakes are adorable! Sounds like a wonderful birthday : )
Looks like a great b-day!
Have a safe flight!
I can’t believe how cute those are! You are ridiculous ;-)
Oh yum! Those cupcakes look so cute!
I love “lemon pudding” which is essentially a version of the avo frosting. I have it for dessert at least once every week! I use stevia instead of sugar and often add some lemon zest. It’s wonderful with lime too…like key lime pie!
Casey
You really are a baking genius. I’ve seen avocado pound cake, but never avocado frosting!
Wei-Wei
Aaaww, those burger cupcakes are adorable!!!! And a bacon burger?? I need to try this. lol
So so cute! You are so creative in the kitchen!
I love that you snuck avocado into the cupcakes!! :) I assume it’s just like chocolate pudding made with avocados, you can’t taste the avo at all! It just makes it super creamy and yummy. It’s cool that everyone tried them, people usually run away when I tell them avocado is in anything sweet I make haha.
You should rename your blog the adventures of Wonder Woman!! Those cupcakes are too cute for words!!
Hahaha… every time I make avocado frosting I eat them all in one day because I’m worried that it will go brown! Shucks, now I have no excuse and will have to eat one at a time and store the rest, like normal people ;)
ooooh what unique cupcakes! Great job Angela!
Your cupcakes look so delicious, Ange! I never imagined cupcakes and avocados together, but leave it to you to do so, and fabulously well, I might add :D I want to make some of these cupcakes right now…
Have tons of fun in Chicago! I hope you tell us all about it :D
p.s. Happy birthday, Eric!
love love love these cupcakes. creations like this of yours are why i love your blog! green = good, even on a cupcake :)
i LOVE those cupcake burgers! what a fun idea!
cute cupcakes!
Fly safely – can’t wait to see you in Chicago!
Angela you’re so creative! I never would’ve thought I would have even thought or considered making a dessert with avocados but I may just have to make some of my own cupcakes after seeing your amazing cupcakes! You truly have a talent for baking :D and I’m glad that Eric finally had his burger craving fulfilled! I hope you both have a safe and great trip to Chicago :)
Oh my goodness!!!!! Happy B-day Eric!!!! I can’t wait to meet you at HLS!
What I wouldn’t do for one of those cupcakes…..sigh :) They looks delicious!
Have an amazing time in Chicago. I’m sure it will be a blast!!!!
WOW!!!!! First, I thought you made something like french macaroons. And I was wondering how you would have made those (considering that you use egg whites for the macarons)……
Your cupcakes look really yummy and so cute – I love cute looking food. This is why I could spent hours in an confectionery – just looking, of course ;-)
Speaking of confectioneries: There are some great ones in Paris like Hédiard or Ladurée. Definitely worth a visit!!!
Have a safe trip to Chicago!!!
Adorable burger cupcakes!
I am intrigued with the avocado cream, I really want to try and make some cake with avocado!
Wow, you outdid yourself on those burger cupcakes!
Those cupcakes are too adorable!
Those birthday burger cupcakes are adorable. And as always, sound like such a great recipe.
Have a safe trip and get some R&R from the crazy 150 glow bars order!
Those are so cute and such interesting ingredients, love it. Enjoy your trip.
I know I won’t be standing out in the crowd when I say this but:
OMG, those cupcakes are so cute! Love them!
I’m bringing my boyfriend to HLS, who is also named Eric, so maybe Eric and Eric will have to get together while we are doing other stuff!
Oh my goodness what a genius way to make vegan icing!!!! This is the second really amazing avocado recipe I’ve seen today. I think it’s a sign.
Super duper cute!! Does the avocado brown in the frosty after awhile? Or did you guys eat them all too fast to find out? ;)
Have fun in Chicago!! :)
Those cupcakes are so pretty. The green is the perfect color–I think they look like springtime.
Cute cupcakes!! I’m very intrigued by this avocado frosting…may have to try that soon!
The avocado buttercream sounds delish! I’ve been trying to figure out how to use avocado in sweets, but I haven’t had much luck.
Those cupcakes looks delish! What a neat idea, use an avocado in frosting!
Travel safe and have fun!! :)
Angela I love your site! Have fun in Chicago– my home!!
Angela those cupcakes are so adorable! You are such a sweet wife :)
Wow those cupcakes look amazing! I would have never thought to use avocados for frosting, but that is such a smart idea! Regular icing usually makes me sick, I don’t want the frosting to take away from the sweetness of the cupcake. Lovely recipe :)
Those cupcakes are darling :)
Just made these cupcakes the other day and I think they were my favorite vanilla cupcakes EVER. So freaking delicious. Love the frosting too…I definitely feel sick from eating buttercream. Not the biggest frosting fan!
My favorite favorite thing about baking vegan treats is that YOU CAN EAT THE BATTER!!! without worrying about eggs and stuff…. :)))))
My eyes are bugging out of my head looking at those cupcakes – they look amazing!!!
I’ve heard of using avocado in the cake batter, but never in the frosting. That’s an awesome idea! And it’s such a good way to sub in some healthy fats!
That is such a neat cupcake idea!
Those are the cutest cupcakes I have ever seen!! I’m not much of a baker but I really want to try these out. Thanks for sharing :)
And have fun at the Healthy Living Summit! Will you take your blog ‘on location?’
I would have NEVER thought of making little cupcake sandwiches – brilliant!
Can’t wait to try.
Very creative cupcakes!
Oh Angela! Tell Eric I said Happy Birthday! Looks like he had a wonderful one! I love the cupcakes!!!!!!!!! How cute! I also love your frosting addition, sounds amazing! Angela you are always making something amazing! I hope to see you have a cookbook in the future!!!! Have a safe trip to Chicago, I hope you and Eric have a blast! I LOVE Chicago! xoxo
The cupcakes look so cute! Eric’s a lucky man! :)
Um, those cupcakes are the cutest things I’ve ever seen.
Those cupcakes are sooooo cute :) and I wouldn’t mind eating Eric’s burger either!
I am thrilled to have found a naturally green vegan frosting for my daughter’s 1st birthday party! She was nearly a St Patricks Day baby, and her party is shamrock themed this year. Looking forward to making these tomorrow!
These were great btw! I didn’t do the burger look, just the cupcakes w/ the green frosting in shamrock cupcake wrappers. Perfect for Emma’s birthday party. She loved it too!
Hi,
I made these tasty cupcakes and realized I would have benefitted from some details in your directions. My batter was sooooo runny. I was really worried about it. Turned out okay, but I almost quit midway through as I’ve never baked such a runny batter. Wish you had described what I was headed for. Also, I sub’d 25% very fine oat flour and a bit of almond flour to add flavor… I would like it if you made sub suggestions. The size of the avocado also posed some consternation. Mine was relatively large, so I went a little at a time because again, I didn’t really know what consistency to expect so I was winging it. Pix of the process would be great.