Chocolate Olive Oil Cake with Almond Flour
A rich and moist dessert that's easy to make with minimal cleanup, featuring the delightful nuttiness of almond flour and a luxurious chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 C. Almond flour
- 3 pieces Eggs Room temperature
- 1/2 tsp. Baking soda
- 1 tsp. Baking powder
- 2/3 C. Sugar
- 1 tsp. Vanilla extract
- 1/4 C. Dutch Cocoa powder Or regular cocoa powder
- 1/2 C. Strong Coffee Cooled
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 C. Olive oil
- Powdered sugar Optional for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together using a hand mixer for about 20 seconds on medium-high speed.
- Add in the olive oil, coffee, and vanilla extract. Mix until you see a lovely blend.
- Toss in the almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix until it’s all smooth and combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch (or 8-inch) cake pan.
Baking
- Bake for 35-43 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool. Carefully flip the cake onto a plate.
- Optionally, dust with some powdered sugar before serving.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Let ingredients reach room temperature for smoother mixing. Experiment with different types of cocoa powder for unique flavors. Be careful not to overmix to avoid a dense cake. For variations, make it vegan or add zest for bright flavors.