Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
Did you know that you can (and should!) bake with olive oil? Olive oil cake has become one of the most popular treats in the Mediterranean and it's beginning to gain well-deserved attention here in the United States. A high quality olive oil can actually amplify and augment the flavor of whatever you are cooking or baking, and that shines through in this Chocolate Olive Oil Cake!
Perfectly moist every time, with a bouncy sponge, this cake will become a favorite for your family and friends. With a delicious balance of sweet & bitter from the chocolate, this cake will have everyone coming back for more. We were so excited to partner with The Culinistas for this innovative take on a much-loved classic.
PREP TIME
20 minutes
COOK TIME
30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
12
Serves: 8
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups1.5 cups1.5 cups All Purpose Flour
- 3/4 cup3/4 cup3/4 cup Cocoa Powder, unsweetened
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Cocoa Powder, unsweetened
- 1.5 cups1.5 cups1.5 cups Coconut Sugar
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Coconut Sugar
- 1.5 tsp1.5 tsp1.5 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Salt
- 3/4 cup3/4 cup3/4 cup Organic Everyday Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Kosterina, divided, plus more for greasing
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1.5 cups1.5 cups1.5 cups Water
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips
- Maldon Sea Salt Flakes, for garnish
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Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour,¾cup cocoa powder, 1½cups coconut sugar, baking soda & salt. Mix in ½cup oil, vinegar & water just until a batter forms & no lumps remain. Pour into a greased 9 inch cake pan. Bake until the center is cooked through, 30-35 mins.
- While the cake bakes, make the chocolate glaze: In a double boiler, melt remaining 2 TB cocoa powder, remaining 2 TB coconut sugar, remaining ¼ cup oil & chocolate chips. Mix until smooth & keep warm until serving.
- Transfer the cake to a serving platter. Pour the chocolate glaze over the cake & slice.
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Baked Goods Cakes Dairy Free Egg Free Nightshade Free Nut Free Pescetarian Plant Based Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free Vegan Vegetarian| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 555 |
| Fat: | 35 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 57 g |
| Protein: | 7 g |
| Cholesterol: | 0 g |
| Sodium: | 531 mg |
| Fiber: | 5 g |
| Sugars: | 23 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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