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Hazelnut Olive Oil Cake

Delicious Hazelnut Olive Oil Cake That's Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free

A delectable Hazelnut Olive Oil Cake that’s both dairy-free and gluten-free, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 200 g Hazelnut Meal can be substituted with almond meal
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda can be swapped with baking powder (use more)
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest don’t skip this key ingredient for balance
  • 1 pinch Salt balances sweetness
  • 200 ml Extra-Virgin Olive Oil a decent everyday oil works well
  • 200 g Caster Sugar substitute with regular granulated sugar if desired
  • 3 Large Eggs best at room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract opt for pure extract
Optional Garnishes
  • Whole Hazelnuts toasted and roughly chopped
  • Icing Sugar for dusting
  • Crème Fraîche for serving

Equipment

  • 20 cm (8-inch) springform pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F) and grease the bottom and sides of a springform pan with olive oil. Line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the hazelnut meal, baking soda, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In a larger bowl, beat the olive oil, eggs, and caster sugar together for 2-3 minutes until pale and thick.
  4. Gently fold in the vanilla extract, then gradually mix in the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then release it and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. Garnish with toasted hazelnuts and a dusting of icing sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure your eggs are at room temperature for best results and do not skip the lemon zest.

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