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Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

This chocolate olive oil cake is rich yet light and fluffy, making it a delicious treat for a number of occasions!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • Nonstick baking spray as needed
  • 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 eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup hot water
  • powdered sugar optional, for garnish

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. 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.
  5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Notes

  • Storage: Let the cake fully cool before storing it in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days. For longer storage, you can transfer the cake to the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Let the cake fully cool before storing it in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days. For longer storage, you can transfer the cake to the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Tips: 
  • Start with room-temperature eggs. The yolks are softer at room temperature and, therefore, much easier to incorporate into the batter.
  • The yolks are softer at room temperature and, therefore, much easier to incorporate into the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter. When combining the dry and wet ingredients, fold gently until just combined. Overmixing can lead to a dense and tough cake.
  • When combining the dry and wet ingredients, fold gently until just combined. Overmixing can lead to a dense and tough cake.
  • Sift dry ingredients if time permits. Though optional, sifting the dry ingredients together can help remove any lumps, resulting in a lighter batter consistency. It also helps you to avoid overmixing the batter.
  • Though optional, sifting the dry ingredients together can help remove any lumps, resulting in a lighter batter consistency. It also helps you to avoid overmixing the batter.
  • Check for doneness. Use a toothpick or a cake tester to check for doneness. Insert into the center of the cake and if it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, the cake is ready.
  • Use a toothpick or a cake tester to check for doneness. Insert into the center of the cake and if it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, the cake is ready.
  • Cool the cake first. Let it cool for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps the cake to set properly and will be easier to remove from the pan.
  • Let it cool for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps the cake to set properly and will be easier to remove from the pan.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 350kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 199mg (8%) Potassium 158mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 114IU (2%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

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.