Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
Preheat and Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Beat Eggs and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add Wet Ingredients:
- Gradually add the olive oil, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, beating until well combined.
Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures:
- With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Add Boiling Water:
- Carefully add the boiling water to the batter, stirring by hand with a spatula until smooth. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve:
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then, using the parchment paper overhang, carefully lift the cake out of the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional Dusting:
- Once cooled, you can dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar for a decorative finish.
Serve:
- Slice and serve this delicious Chocolate Olive Oil Loaf Cake on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
This cake is moist, rich, and has a lovely depth of flavor from the olive oil. It's perfect for dessert or even an indulgent breakfast treat!