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Coffee Carob Olive Oil Cake

January 17, 2018

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This might be sacrilegious coming from someone with a baking blog, but I’m not a huge fan of butter.  Don’t get me wrong, it can be great in baked goods and lately I have had some homemade butter at restaurants that has practically knocked me off my seat it’s so good.

In general, if given the choice between olive oil and butter, I am always going to choose olive oil.  Since they behave differently, it can be very difficult to bake with olive oil.  It’s a liquid at room temperature where butter maintains some of it’s texture, and in baking that little change can take a recipe from great to disastrous.

Sometimes, it can make a truly magical dessert, like this Coffee Olive Oil Carob Cake.  One of the reasons a lot of people shy away from olive oil is that it can have a very assertive flavor.  I recommend trying different varieties until you find one you love, and always be sure to taste it plain before you cook or bake with it.

Some olive oils have very bitter notes that don’t suit my palate, while fruity or even slightly spicy ones are very pleasing to me.  I love California Olive Ranch and recently fell in love with O-Live, but experiment and have fun tasting different varieties.

The good thing about trying this cake, is that it is an awesome introduction to baking with olive oil, as the flavor isn’t as present, given the use of coffee and carob (or cocoa powder).  Instead, the moisture makes a decadent cake that is really difficult to resist with a melt in your mouth almost fudge like vibe.

You might just join me in favoring olive oil over butter once you try this cake.

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Coffee Carob Olive Oil Cake


  • Total Time: 1 hour
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Ingredients

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Cake

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup carob or cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cups cooled brewed coffee
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Glaze

  • ¼ cup carob or cocoa powder
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2–4 tablespoons milk (I used almond, use what you love)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8 or 9 inch round cake pan, line with parchment and butter the parchment.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, carob or cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and sugars until combined. Add the coffee, oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Stir to combine and pour into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake for 35-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely in the pan before using the parchment to remove it and place on a serving plate. Stir together the glaze ingredients until a drizzle forms. Pour onto the cake, allowing some of it to run down the sides. Allow to soak into the cake and set for a few minutes.
  4. Cake may be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for 5 days. Cake may also be frozen, wrapped in parchment and foil and placed in a zipper bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the microwave in 30 second increments until warm and gooey.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Smitten Kitchen

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8-10 servings

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Comments

  1. Ruby says

    January 17, 2018 at 5:43 pm

    I might be mistaken, but I don’t see the olive oil listed in the ingredients or in the directions?

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    • Laura says

      January 18, 2018 at 10:27 am

      OMG! You are so right, Ruby! Sorry for the error. I just fixed it. Thanks for letting me know 🙂

      Reply
  2. Brit says

    January 21, 2018 at 1:53 pm

    I feel like you would LOVE an olive oil and vinegar store! We have a chain of them in Canada called Evoolution. My mom and I have tried a few of the different olive oils and vinegars with the diff flavours. This cake looks delicious btw!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 22, 2018 at 4:36 pm

      Brit, you are so right, I would love a vinegar and oil store. I so enjoy trying new varieties and finding new favorites!

      Reply
  3. Debbie Eccard says

    January 23, 2018 at 3:16 pm

    I want a piece!!!! Looks amazing!

    Reply
  4. Ada says

    May 12, 2022 at 9:52 am

    I have such high hopes for this, gonna try it out this weekend. Can I substitute anything other than plant-based milk in the glaze? Can’t use milk because of my guests and don’t want to buy a whole carton just for a few spoons

    Reply
    • Laura says

      May 20, 2022 at 4:48 pm

      Hi Ada, You could try orange juice or coffee, but it will not be as creamy. I hope this helps and you enjoy the cake.

      Reply

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