Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

Chocolate olive oil cake is a popular dessert in Mediterranean cuisine, where olive oil is commonly used in baking.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 35 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Cocoa powder
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.75 cup Whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Dark chocolate chips
• to taste for dusting Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat together the granulated sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
4. Gradually add the olive oil, milk, and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
11. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 25g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.