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Moist Dark Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
This Dark Chocolate Olive Oil Cake with raw almonds is dense, very moist, with a rich nutty flavor. Can be enjoyed either warm or cold!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 535 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
For The Chocolate Cake:
- 4 eggs
- 200 grams / 7 oz sugar
- 300 grams / 10.6 oz dark chocolate
- 160 ml olive oil pure extra virgin
- 100 grams / 3.5 oz honey
- 180 grams / 6.3 oz all-purpose flour
- 100 grams / 3.5 oz whole almonds
For The Chocolate Glaze:
- 80 grams / 2.8 oz dark chocolate
- 20 grams / 0.7 oz olive oil
Instructions
- Add the almonds to a blender and blend very finely, until they look almost like powder. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 160°C / 320°F.
- Using an electric mixer beat eggs over high speed and add the sugar in bits at a time. Beat until eggs get thick and foamy.
- Melt the 300 grams of dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave for 1 minute and a half on medium heat (stir every 30 seconds).
- Pour the olive oil and honey in the melted chocolate, and then into the eggs while you stir with a pastry spatula.
- Stir in the flour gently adding it in bits at a time. Then stir in the almonds as well.
- Grease a round spring foam cake pan (9-inch / 23 cm) and bake for 30-35 minutes. The cake will remain moist in the center. Prick on the sides to check if its baked.
- Melt the chocolate for the glaze again in the microwave or in a double boiler. Stir in the olive oil using a pastry or wooden spoon.
- To serve the cake warm: cut a piece directly from the pan, and pour the warm glaze on top. You may also serve with ice cream or whipped cream as well.
- To serve the cake cold: let the cake reach room temperature. Then remove from the pan and place on a serving plate by turning the cake gently, upside down. Pour the warm chocolate glaze all over and spread it evenly with a spoon. Refrigerate for 2 hours before cutting and serving.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1piece
Calories
535kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
28mg
(1%)
Potassium
326mg
(9%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
89IU
(2%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 535
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 535kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 326mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 89IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.