Description
Chocolate cake with olive oil is a delightful twist on a classic favorite, combining rich chocolate flavor with the unique essence of olive oil. This moist and decadent cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual Wednesday treats. Each bite melts in your mouth, leaving you craving more. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll have everyone guessing your secret ingredient!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar and olive oil until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry and wet mixtures while alternating with milk until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg