Treacle Olive Oil Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This treacle olive oil cake is one of my favorite go to recipes when I want something indulgent but simple. The beauty of using olive oil instead of butter is that it keeps the cake incredibly moist while adding those lovely heart healthy monounsaturated fats. What I love most is how quick it comes together, ready to bake in just twenty minutes, and the whole thing is done in under an hour. The dark chocolate chips add a lovely richness that complements the deep molasses flavor beautifully, and honestly, you probably have most of these ingredients already in your kitchen.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250olive oil
- 150 gtreacle
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 3 eggeggs
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 15 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 120unsalted butter, melted
- 1½ mLvanilla extract
- 100 gdark chocolate chips
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 20cm round cake pan and line the base with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a non-stick pan for easier cake release.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Tip: Make sure to sift the flour before measuring.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together the olive oil, sugar, and melted butter until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use a hand mixer or whisk for this step.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- 5
Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Tip: The batter should still be slightly lumpy.
- 6
Melt the treacle in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the dark chocolate chips until melted.
Tip: Let the chocolate cool slightly before adding to the batter.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure the batter is evenly distributed for a smooth finish.
- 8
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even cooking.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Tip: Don't open the oven door until the timer goes off!
- 10
Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the cake cool completely before serving.
- 11
Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar or serve as is.
Tip: Enjoy your delicious Treacle Olive Oil Cake!
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