Avocado has many applications beyond guacamole. And if you think you don't like the chunky green stuff, think of this - it has all the funky flavor of a butter bean, the taste is so mild that it can really only contribute texture and color. Need to ice a cake golf course green? Either buy two big bottles of food dye and start squirting or try this easy recipe:
Avocado Buttercream Icing *
2 small to medium avocados - diced
2 teaspoons freshly squeeze lemon juice
1 lb sifted powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
Combine avocado and lemon juice in a mixing bowl and mix on medium speed for about 3 minutes. Slowly add the sugar until completely combined. Add extract and mix well. Icing will be sticky. If it's too thick add a little milk until you get the consistency you need.
The taste is lemony and not too sweet. It's not suitable for decorating, just icing the cake. Be sure to not cut the avocados until right before you are ready to make the icing. The avocado will turn brown unless it is combined with lemon juice.
*Alton Brown, Good Eats, Food Network, as posted on www.foodtv.com
1 comment:
the icing was very good.
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