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Chocolate olive oil loaf cake dusted with powdered sugar being sliced.
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Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

Rich vegan chocolate almond olive oil cake made in one bowl. Moist, deeply chocolatey, and perfect for easy desserts or entertaining.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 10 serves

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 180g
  • 2/3 cup almond flour 80g
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 200g
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder 60g
  • 1/2 tsp salt 3g
  • 2 tsp baking powder 8g
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda 2g
  • 1/2 cup olive oil or neutral oil, 120ml
  • 3/4 cup oat milk or other non-dairy milk, 160ml
  • 10 tbsp strong brewed coffee see notes, 150ml
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 5ml
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds 60g
  • Powdered sugar to serve optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F/175 C. Grease a 10”/25cm round cake pan or springform pan and line the bottom with parchment.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute everything.
  • Create a well in the center and pour in oat milk, coffee, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
  • Pour into prepared baking pan and shake to level.
  • Sprinkle the sliced almonds in a single layer over the surface.
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out with just a few crumbs.
  • Cool completely in the pan.
  • Serve the same day or can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days. Individual slices can be stored in the freezer (wrapped individually in plastic before being placed in an airtight container) for up to 1 month.
  • Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar and/or a dollop of vegan whipped cream or yogurt.