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Avocado Frosting on four cupcakes, graphic title on the bottom left.
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3.27 from 15 votes

Avocado Frosting

Prep Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Dorothy Kern
Cost: $3

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 tablespoon butter , softened
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (plus a little more if needed)
  • Pinch salt
  • Note: this recipe will frost about 5-6 cupcakes. Double for a larger batch.

Instructions

  • Using a mixer, beat avocado and butter until combined and no lumps remain. Beat in vanilla and salt. Add powdered sugar slowly and mix until combined. (Depending on how wet your avocado is you may need to add up to an additional ½ cup powdered sugar.) Spread on cupcakes and store in refrigerator. (Frosting is soft and will spread on cupcakes.)