Avocado Cupcakes

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 16-cup muffin tin by spraying it generously with nonstick cooking spray and lining each cup with a paper liner. (5 minutes)

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, nutmeg, and allspice until well combined. Reserve 2 tablespoons of this mixture in a separate small bowl. (2 minutes)

Add the chopped walnuts to the small bowl with the reserved flour mixture. Toss to coat the nuts evenly. This will help prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cupcakes during baking. Set aside. (2 minutes)

In another bowl, pour the buttermilk and add the baking soda. Stir to combine, then gently fold in the diced avocado. The mixture will start to bubble slightly. (3 minutes)

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. (2-3 minutes)

Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to fully incorporate before adding the next. (1 minute)

Alternately add the dry flour mixture and the buttermilk-avocado mixture to the butter-sugar mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Add in about 4 additions each. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)

Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Mix on medium speed for 15 seconds. Gently fold in the coated walnuts. (1 minute)

Using an ice cream scoop or a large spoon, evenly distribute the batter into the prepared muffin tin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. (5 minutes)

Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 24 minutes, or until the tops of the cupcakes are golden-green and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (18-24 minutes)

Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the cupcakes cool completely in the tin for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (30 minutes)

Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost each generously with cream cheese frosting. Enjoy!