Description
Indulge in the luxurious Chocolate Olive Oil Cake, where rich chocolate meets the fruity essence of high-quality olive oil. This moist and decadent dessert is remarkably easy to make, perfect for any occasion. With a glossy finish and irresistible aroma, it’s guaranteed to impress family and friends at dessert tables or cozy afternoons alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat together eggs, olive oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg