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A slice of rich Chocolate Olive Oil Cake topped with fresh raspberries and a dusting of powdered sugar, served on a white plate.

Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

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A rich, moist chocolate cake with a tender crumb and a hint of olive oil. Easy to make with no mixer required!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Cooling 30 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 12 Slices
Course: CAKE, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 266
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup olive oil extra virgin olive oil recommended for best flavor
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or organic cane sugar for a more natural sweetness
  • 2 eggs large
  • ½ cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract use high-quality for best results
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour can substitute gluten-free flour blend
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ensure it is unsweetened
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda for leavening
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder for leavening
  • ½ teaspoon espresso powder optional enhances the chocolate flavor
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt to balance flavors

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
  2. Line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and lightly grease. Set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, granulated sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, espresso powder, and sea salt.
  5. Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and whisk until fully combined.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan using a spatula.
  7. Bake for 23–26 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove the cake from the oven and place the pan on a wire cooling rack. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
  9. Once the cake has cooled, transfer it to a cake plate. Dust with powdered sugar or frost with chocolate buttercream, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1SliceCalories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 157mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 99IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake is perfect for any chocolate lover. The olive oil adds a beautiful richness to the flavor, and it’s so easy to make—no mixer required. Enjoy it with powdered sugar or a frosting of your choice!

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