Olive Oil Chocolate Cake

Dark, fudgy and naturally gluten-free, made with ground almonds.

Prep
15 mins
Cook
35 mins
Rest
30 mins
Serves
10
Level
Medium

There is no flour here, just almonds, cocoa and dark chocolate. The middle stays soft and rich.

It sinks a little as it cools. That is how it should be.

Ingredients

Serves 10

Method

  1. Melt

    Melt the chocolate with the oil over low heat. Cool slightly.

  2. Whisk

    Whisk the eggs and sugar for 4 minutes until thick.

    Timer: 4:00

  3. Fold

    Fold in the chocolate, then the almonds, cocoa and salt.

  4. Bake

    Bake in a lined 23 cm tin at 170°C (150°C fan) for 35 minutes.

    Timer: 35:00

  5. Cool

    Cool in the tin for 30 minutes before turning out.

    Timer: 30:00