Description
Indulge in this moist chocolate olive oil fruit cake, where rich chocolate flavor meets delightful dried fruits, creating a unique dessert experience perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (e.g., raisins, apricots, cranberries)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round baking pan with olive oil and dust it lightly with flour.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and granulated sugar. Whisk until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, olive oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl. Stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the mixed dried fruits carefully.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Customize this cake by swapping out dried fruits for your favorites like cherries or adding nuts for crunch. For added flavor, consider incorporating spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg into the dry ingredients. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.