Description
Indulge in this moist and rich chocolate olive oil fruit cake, perfectly blending chocolate with sweet fruits for a delightful dessert that is ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, apricots, cranberries)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased and floured loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, olive oil, and vanilla extract until frothy. Stir in the mixed dried fruits.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain fluffiness.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Slice once cooled and serve with fresh fruit or whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Customize by adding your favorite dried fruits or nuts. Consider incorporating citrus zest for an added flavor twist.