Description
Indulgent chocolate olive oil cake brings Mediterranean richness to dessert tables with its velvety crumb and deep cocoa notes. Rich flavors meld seamlessly, inviting you to savor each luxurious slice of this elegant European-inspired treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup Dutch cocoa powder or regular cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup strong coffee, cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a 23 cm (9-inch) cake pan by lightly greasing the surface to prevent sticking during baking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk eggs and sugar vigorously using an electric mixer at medium-high speed for approximately 20 seconds until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Incorporate olive oil, freshly brewed coffee, and vanilla extract into the egg mixture, blending thoroughly until all ingredients are seamlessly combined.
- Gradually fold in almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt, stirring until the batter achieves a smooth, homogeneous consistency without any visible dry ingredient pockets.
- Transfer the prepared batter into the greased cake pan, ensuring an even distribution for uniform baking.
- Position the pan in a preheated oven at 165C (325F) and bake for 35-43 minutes, monitoring until the cake sets completely and a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool entirely at room temperature, which helps stabilize its structure.
- Carefully release the cake from the pan, using a small spatula to gently loosen any edges that might be adhering to the sides.
- Optional: Dust the cake’s surface with a delicate layer of powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for a rich, nuanced flavor that elevates the cake’s taste profile.
- Opt for freshly brewed coffee at room temperature to enhance the chocolate’s depth without overpowering the cake’s delicate texture.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature to create a smoother, more evenly mixed batter that results in a tender crumb.
- Substitute almond flour with gluten-free all-purpose flour for a nut-free version, making the cake accessible to those with nut allergies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg