Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the pan
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for a touch of warmth)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil (canola or sunflower oil work well)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) buttermilk (or milk with 1 teaspoon lemon juice added)
  • 2 ripe avocados, mashed (about 1 cup/240g)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional topping)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour the loaf pan.
  2. In a small bowl, mash the avocados with lemon juice until smooth. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined – be careful not to overmix!
  6. Gently fold in the mashed avocado until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle with chopped nuts (if using). Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!