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Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
The Chocolate Olive Oil Cake combines rich cocoa and a hint of espresso powder with olive oil to produce a moist, tender crumb and deep chocolate flavor. The batter uses room-temperature eggs and folds in hot water to enhance texture and dissolve dry ingredients. This cake bakes evenly in a single pan and can be finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
350 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- baking spray as needed, nonstick
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup olive oil
- ½ cup milk
- 3 egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup water hot
- powdered sugar optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F and line the bottom of a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper, then spray with nonstick baking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and fold together until combined. Add the hot water and mix until combined. Scraped into the prepared pan, smoothing the batter into an even layer.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Notes
- Use room-temperature eggs for better incorporation into the batter.
- Fold dry and wet ingredients gently to prevent a dense cake.
- Sifting dry ingredients is optional but helps create a lighter texture.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with few crumbs.
- Cool the cake for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
350kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
199mg
(8%)
Potassium
158mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
114IU
(2%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 350kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 199mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 158mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 114IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.