Chocolate Olive Oil Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, olive oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the water. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool and Serve
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

