Patriotic Pinot POP! – Celebrating the United States of America

Chocolate Fudge Avocado Cake Recipe and Patriotic Pinot POP! is on our agenda for Independence Day and our traditional July 4th family celebration. Raise a glass of Three Feathers wine to the United States of America and the freedoms we enjoy!

Chocolate Fudge Avocado Cake Recipe

Every once in a while we come across a stellar recipe that is a great hit with the entire Three Feathers family. This recipe came from an unexpected source; a Costco handout presented this chocolate cake by Vevian Vozmediano.

At Three Feathers, we are always on the lookout for unusual dairy-free and gluten-free recipes and this particular one has quickly become an all-time favorite for several reasons. Firstly, it’s an easy-to-prepare one-bowl cake, secondly it is dairy-free and flour-free using ground almonds and avocados instead of flour and butter and thirdly the result is outstandingly moist and rich without being heavy.

Baking with Nordic Ware

This scrumptious chocolate cake pops out of our beloved Nordic Ware easily, as if it were made for these molds. Nordic Ware baking molds are huge Three Feathers favorite for their reliable made-in-the-USA durability and beautiful designs. We admit to an increasing collection of Nordic Ware because we believe that the pleasure of upturning a perfect, lovely decorative cake every time is worth every penny.

So without further ado, here’s the Chocolate Fudge Avocado Cake Recipe!

Ingredients:
3 (1 1/4 cups) medium-ripe avocados, mashed
1 cup almond flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa power
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup honey (up to 1 cup to taste)
4 eggs
Icing
2 (3/4 cup) medium-ripe avocados, mashed
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa power
2 tablespoons coconut oil

Preparation of the Cake:

• Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Line a 9-inch baking pan with greased parchment paper, or simply grease with vegetable oil, or use a silicon baking mold or Nordic Ware as presented above.
• Blend all of the cake ingredients in a food processor until smooth, starting with the avocados until they are smooth, then adding the dry ingredients, eggs and honey.
• Bake for 25 – 35 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
• Cool completely before icing.

Preparation of the Icing:

• Blend all ingredients until smooth, starting with the avocados until they are smooth, then adding the cocoa powder, coconut oil and honey.
• Chill the icing for about 30 minutes before spreading on the cake.

We love this icing because it gives this cake an added depth and richness without being overbearing. You could also consider topping with fresh raspberries, a strawberry coulis or apricot compote.

Makes 6 to 8 servings

Chocolate cake and Three Feathers Pinot Noir wines are made for each other because the smooth red berry flavors in our wines add a pleasant acidity that marries so well with chocolate. When accompanied by a bottle of our Three Feathers 2018 Reserve 667 or Cuvée Virginia, this cake stands out to it’s best advantage.