This chocolate olive oil cake is the perfect treat for a healthier, yet indulgent, Valentine’s Day dessert. Free of wheat flour, sugar, and butter, it’s a simple yet delicious option that still delivers rich, velvety chocolate flavor. The addition of high-quality olive oil adds a subtle depth and moisture, while the creamy Greek yogurt icing tops it off with a light, tangy finish. Topped with berries or fruits of your choice, it's a delightful way to celebrate love with something sweet!


Healthy Chocolate Olive Oil Cake (Butter-less, Sugar-free, Gluten-free)
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Free of wheat flour, sugar, and butter, this healthy chocolate olive oil cake is a simple yet delicious option that still delivers rich, velvety chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup of kyoord high-phenolic olive oil
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3 eggs
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3/4 cup maple syrup
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2 tbsp vanilla extract
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1 cup almond flour
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1/3 cup cocoa powder
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2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tbsp salt
- 2 cups full fat whole milk Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Cake
Icing
Directions
Mix all wet ingredients together in a bowl until well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients separately and add to the wet ingredients.
- Pour the mixture into a 6” round springform pan lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
- Once cooled, mix Greek yogurt with vanilla and maple syrup, then spread on top.
- Add fresh cherries, raspberries, or strawberries and enjoy!
Why we recommend "kyoord High-Phenolic Olive Oil"
With a smooth flavor, herbaceous notes and signature peppery aftertaste, our kyoord high-phenolic olive oil is a great choice for everyday cooking, baking, drizzling, dipping, and savoring.
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