</a><p>Avocado obsession is still going strong, and avocado-only restaurants like Avocaderia</a> prove that it's not slowing down anytime soon. Just when you think you've seen it all, we're taking avocados to a whole new level by adding them to cupcakes - yes, cupcakes! And because avocado lattes are now a thing</a>, we've added espresso to the batter. These treats are chocolaty, light, and fluffy with just a hint of saltiness. We have a feeling they're going to be your favorite Summer dessert.</p><br /><p>If you love these avocado cupcakes, you'll flip for this avocado chocolate pudding</a>.</p><br /><p></p><br /></i></a> Avocado Cupcakes From Kevin Smith, POPSUGAR Food</p> Ingredients<ol><b>For the cupcakes</b>:</li><br />1 1/2 cup flour</li><br />2 tablespoons cocoa powder</li><br />1 teaspoon baking powder</li><br />1 teaspoon baking soda</li><br />1/2 teaspoon salt</li><br />1 teaspoon espresso powder</li><br />1 cup water</li><br />1/2 medium avocado</li><br />1 cup sugar</li><br />2 tablespoons brown sugar</li><br />1 tablespoon white vinegar</li><br />1 teaspoon vanilla extract</li></ol><br /><ol><b>For the frosting</b>:</li><br />1/2 medium avocado</li><br />2 tablespoons butter, room temperature</li><br />1 1/2 teaspoon lemon Juice</li><br />2 cups powdered sugar</li></ol><br /><ol><b>To garnish</b>:</li><br />1 avocado, peeled and sliced</a></li><br />Fleur de sel, or salt</li></ol><br /> Directions<ol><br /><li>For the cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°F, and prep a cupcake tin with liners.</li><br /><li>In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. </li><br /><li>In a small bowl, add espresso powder and water, and stir to dissolve.</li><br /><li>In a medium bowl, mash your avocado. Stir in sugar and brown sugar. Then add vinegar, vanilla extract, and espresso, mixing until smooth.</li><br /><li>Whisk liquid mixture into flour mixture until mostly smooth.</li><br /><li>Scoop batter into your cupcake liners. Bake for 20 minutes, or until toothpick test comes out clean.</li><br /><li>For the frosting: Using a stand or hand mixer, whisk avocado and butter until smooth. Then mix in lemon juice. Finally, mix in powdered sugar.</li><br /><li>To assemble: Pipe frosting onto completely cooled cupcakes and garnish with avocado slices and fleur de sel.</li><br /></ol><br /> Information Yield 12 cupcakes Cook Time 35 minutes <br />
