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Flourless Olive Oil Chocolate Cake

Flourless Olive Oil Chocolate Cake

This Flourless Olive Oil Chocolate Cake combines rich chocolate and olive oil for a decadent dessert experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Sweets
Cuisine: Dessert
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 200 grams Bittersweet Chocolate This rich chocolate provides the foundation of flavor for your Flourless Olive Oil Chocolate Cake.
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil Adds moisture and a unique taste that enhances the chocolate.
  • 1 cup Almond Meal A gluten-free alternative that gives a lovely texture to your cake.
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Sugar A healthier sweetener that brings a subtle caramel note to the batter.
For the Poached Pears
  • 3 medium Ripe Pears Choose ripe pears for the best flavor and sweetness in your poaching.
  • Spices (e.g., cinnamon or vanilla) Adds warmth and depth, making the pears irresistible.
For the Date Caramel
  • 1 cup Dates These naturally sweet fruits create a luscious caramel that pairs beautifully with the cake.
  • 1/2 cup Water Helps blend the dates into a silky smooth caramel.
  • 1/4 cup Stevia-Sweetened Chocolate Chips For an extra touch of chocolate in your caramel, but can be omitted if desired.

Equipment

  • heatproof bowl
  • saucepan
  • Baking pan

Method
 

How to Make Flourless Olive Oil Chocolate Cake
  1. Melt the bittersweet chocolate and olive oil together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth and completely combined.
  2. Combine the almond meal and coconut sugar into the melted chocolate mix. Stir thoroughly until the ingredients are fully incorporated into a thick batter.
  3. Pour the batter into a prepared baking pan, ensuring it’s evenly spread out.
  4. Slice the ripe pears and set aside. In a saucepan, combine the spices, water, and the sliced pears to create your poaching liquid.
  5. Poach the pears over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, or until they are tender but not mushy.
  6. Serve slices of the cake warm, topped generously with the poached pears and drizzled with date caramel.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon for added warmth. Ensure the chocolate and olive oil are melted together gently to avoid burning the chocolate.

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