Description
A rich and indulgent flourless chocolate cake made with olive oil, perfect for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (about 6 ounces)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the dark chocolate chips and olive oil together, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined and slightly frothy.
- Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring continuously until fully incorporated.
- Sift in the cocoa powder and baking powder, then gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cake has set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a teaspoon of espresso powder to the batter.
- You can substitute half of the olive oil with melted coconut oil for a different taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg