Moist Dark Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
This Dark Chocolate Olive Oil Cake with raw almonds is dense, very moist, with a rich nutty flavor. Can be enjoyed either warm or cold!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: cake, Chocolate
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 535kcal
For The Chocolate Cake:
- 4 eggs
- 200 grams / 7 oz sugar
- 300 grams / 10.6 oz dark chocolate
- 160 ml olive oil pure extra virgin
- 100 grams / 3.5 oz honey
- 180 grams / 6.3 oz all-purpose flour
- 100 grams / 3.5 oz whole almonds
For The Chocolate Glaze:
- 80 grams / 2.8 oz dark chocolate
- 20 grams / 0.7 oz olive oil
Add the almonds to a blender and blend very finely, until they look almost like powder. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 160°C / 320°F.
Using an electric mixer beat eggs over high speed and add the sugar in bits at a time. Beat until eggs get thick and foamy.
Melt the 300 grams of dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave for 1 minute and a half on medium heat (stir every 30 seconds).
Pour the olive oil and honey in the melted chocolate, and then into the eggs while you stir with a pastry spatula.
Stir in the flour gently adding it in bits at a time. Then stir in the almonds as well.
Grease a round spring foam cake pan (9-inch / 23 cm) and bake for 30-35 minutes. The cake will remain moist in the center. Prick on the sides to check if its baked. Melt the chocolate for the glaze again in the microwave or in a double boiler. Stir in the olive oil using a pastry or wooden spoon.
To serve the cake warm: cut a piece directly from the pan, and pour the warm glaze on top. You may also serve with ice cream or whipped cream as well.
To serve the cake cold: let the cake reach room temperature. Then remove from the pan and place on a serving plate by turning the cake gently, upside down. Pour the warm chocolate glaze all over and spread it evenly with a spoon. Refrigerate for 2 hours before cutting and serving.
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 5mg