Sugar-Free Olive Oil Cake
Delight your taste buds with this moist and tender Sugar-Free Olive Oil Cake, a wholesome twist on a classic dessert. Perfectly sweetened with honey or maple syrup, this guilt-free treat is free of refined sugars while boasting rich, fruity notes from olive oil and refreshing hints of lemon zest. Crafted with simple pantry staples and optional dairy-free substitutions, it's an excellent choice for health-conscious bakers. With just 15 minutes of prep time and minimal effort, this cake delivers a delicate crumb and a subtly aromatic flavor that pairs wonderfully with coffee, tea, or fresh fruit. Make it your go-to dessert for sharing with friends and family—or indulging all on your own.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 220 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 180 milliliters Olive oil
- 3 large Eggs
- 240 milliliters Milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 whole Zest of a lemon
- 120 milliliters Honey or maple syrup
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan with olive oil, then line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In another bowl, whisk together the olive oil, eggs, and honey (or maple syrup) until well combined and slightly thickened.
Mix in the milk and vanilla extract to the wet mixture. Stir in the lemon zest.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cake dense.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, serve the cake as is or with a dusting of powdered sugar substitute if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2993 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 189.5 g | 243% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.4 g | 157% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 2926 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 278.6 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.7 g | ||
| Protein | 43.4 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.6 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 592 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 578 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
