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Keto Olive Oil Cake (Almond Flour)
5 from 111 votes

Keto Olive Oil Cake (Almond Flour)

This Keto Olive Oil Cake uses almond and coconut flour combined with eggs, olive oil, and Greek yogurt to create a moist, dense cake with a subtle lemon and thyme flavor. The batter is aerated by whipping eggs first, then blended with sweetener and wet ingredients, yielding a tender crumb without gluten. It's a low-carb dessert option that produces rich texture and gentle lemon brightness.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12
Calories: 217 kcal
Course: Dessert, Breakfast
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 4 egg large, room temperature
  • ½ cup / 100g granulated sweetener use ⅔ cup if you like a sweeter cake
  • ½ cup / 110g extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup / 60g Greek yoghurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • lemon zest of 1
  • 2 cup / 200g almond flour
  • ¼ cup / 30g coconut flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
  • 2 teaspoon lemon thyme leaves fresh

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 180 C / 350 F. Line the bottom of an 8 inch / 20cm springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides with olive oil.
  2. Blend the eggs with an electric mixer until they are doubled in size, pale and frothy. This takes about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the sweetener, olive oil, yoghurt, lemon juice and zest and continue mixing until well-combined.
  4. Sir together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl. Then add to the wet ingredients and blend until you have a smooth batter. Last, stir in the lemon thyme leaves with a spatula.
  5. Fill into the prepared springform tin and bake for 50 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Check the cake after 40 minutes. If it has browned sufficiently, loosely place aluminium foil over the top to prevent burning.
  6. Let the cake cool completely before releasing the springform.
  7. Serve with a dollop of Greek yoghurt (option to stir in a little powdered sweetener or sugar free syrup) and a few leaves of lemon thyme. Optional, but delicious: brush the top of the cake with a little more olive oil!

Notes

  • Use a flavorful, deep-colored extra virgin olive oil to enhance the cake's aroma.
  • A standard 8-inch (20 cm) springform pan is recommended; adjust baking time if using larger pans.
  • Check doneness starting at 40 minutes; cover with foil if browning too quickly.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Each slice contains approximately 3 grams net carbs without toppings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 217kcal (11%) Total Carbohydrates 4.5g (2%) Protein 6.6g (13%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 2.9g (15%) Fiber 2.2g (9%) Sugar 1.2g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 217

% Daily Value*

Calories 217kcal 11%
Total Carbohydrates 4.5g 2%
Protein 6.6g 13%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 2.9g 15%
Fiber 2.2g 9%
Sugar 1.2g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.