It was great! I also used good quality, local olive oil and Equal Exchange cocoa. Im going to try it with avocado oil instead of the olive oil! It looks like it should still stack and ice just fine. I havent tried it but here is a comment from a person who has: https://smittenkitchen.com/2017/10/chocolate-olive-oil-cake-more-book-tour/#comment-984159 (She said it sank. I used a 913 Pyrex glass baking dish to make this twice and it was just fine. Its yummy and Ill definitely make this again. Made this today, though without glaze. I made this as cupcakes, baked at 18 minutes and they came out well. The cake was denser than I thought though and very moist. The second one turned out perfectly at 35 with no opening of the oven (except rotating the cake about halfway through baking). Whenever I go to Spain to see family, I buy a whole Manchego. But really, it is quite similar in texture and taste. Or, some other suggestion? Dutch process cocoa, I learned after a bit of research, should not be used in a recipe that calls for baking soda. ahem::Cincinnati::ahem. 28 minutes at 350 and it caved in and was like pudding in the center. Ive made this cake so many times and it is so good. I baked the cake for another 30 minutes before I gave up. Just Fyi, I am President of Club Eat. Theyre just adjustable cloth belts that you soak in cold water and wrap around your cake pan before putting it in the oven. The olive oil has just the right earthiness to accentuate the chocolate, and the glaze is perfect (I made it without corn syrup). Between the coffee and the cut sweetness, Ive been considering it a breakfast treat. Now its a hit with the whole family. The olive oil flavor is not dominant here, actually, so no need to use a mild one. The result was amazing, and I dusted the top with cinnamon, since here in Mexico chocolate is always paired with cinnamon. I preheated to the right setting and checked my oven thermometer that I have as a secondary validation and I was at the right temp. If Im trying to make a cake Oreo-ish, I often just swap a couple tablespoons of the regular cocoa and it darkens and flavors the whole cake. I had exactly the same problem today! As for whether it will stay moist for one week in the fridge, I will never know if this is true. Still havent tried making the cake in a loaf pan which would make easier slicing. Instructions. Any possible issues with using light brown sugar instead of dark brown sugar? Deb, come to New Zealand on your tour and escape the horrible winter weather in December and January! For those who found the larger quantity of soda too much, consider the acidity of the other ingredients: regular cocoa, coffee, and vinegar are all acid and will react with the alkaline baking soda, whereas Dutch-process and water do not have the same reaction. Clearly, Im not the best at following instructions when it gets late on a work night! 1/4. Thanks! This will be my third time making this. Perfect! I made Anna Del Contis olive oil and apple cake once and loved it. It was light, and moist, rich but not heavy. I did the cupcakes and didnt use liners for the first time ever, and that was a mistake. Or lighter in texture? I used decaf Nespresso coffee, and California Olive Ranch brand olive oil (extra virgin, everyday oil). The cake pan shown with room to spare is 2 to 2 1/2 inches tall, standard layer cake pan depth. I love this site and have never had a dud, but this cake did not work for me. Came out a bit fudgier than that one, but perfect and delicious. Webcandace nelson chocolate olive oil cake candace nelson chocolate olive oil cake. Any advice and suggestions welcome! I just tried it with 1 tsp of baking soda, too, and it was even and perfect! Im thinking of creating a chart on all the recipes from smitten kitchen that Ive made and remade with no failures (well,I failed at something with frozen puff pastry but Im blaming it and me not the recipe). WebPreheat your oven to 400f and spray a half sheet pan with vegetable oil and then line with parchment paper. Sift the flours, sugar, baking soda and salt together in a large bowl. Hi Deb! I used a heaping tsp of baking soda and didnt have the sinking issue noted in other comments. Used 1 teaspoon baking soda only. ;). Im wondering if I need a pan with higher sides and less baking soda. Im making this right now. It came out a little too stodgy for me. I had to bake my cake for 45-50 mins. Thank you so much for this recipe and the many others in your new book, which I received for Hanukkah and cant wait to devour :-) wishing you the best in 2018 ! I will definitely make this again! My roommates and I each had Not Great days today, so I made this! Preheat the oven to 350. I have a blood orange olive oil Ive been wanting to try in a recipe . Its great to have such an easy vegan pudding up my sleeve. I love the apricot glaze with the chocolate the two flavors seem to bring out the best in each other, and ringing the top of the cake with chopped walnuts (toasted) creates a truly magnificent gateau! Even after cooling, the cake was a squidgy mess from edge to edge, not just in the center. I wonder if the EVOO will taste too grassy. Okay three minutes left on oven timer so Ill stop. chips to melt after multiple 20-second bursts in the microwave, and then suddenly I could tell it was about to seize, so I slathered it on top of the cake just in time. Easy, quick and yummy Cooked for 45 minutes. Allergic to vinegar/ would lemon juice work instead? It is also so easy and quick recipe. Wii definitely be making again. I did use coffee in place of the water (again same amount), I just grabbed one of those refrigerated cold brews from the grocery store. chocolate olive oil cake and a Neapolitan ice cream terrine You could (Id only do a partial swap) however the coolest thing about this cake is how dark my cocoa came out (its the baking soda and vinegar), it *looked* like Id used black cocoa. I left work early, speedwalking the entire way to Union Square, fearing I would be too late and all of the wrist bands would be gone only to be told by the (laughing) information desk attendant at Barnes and Noble that I had the wrong week. And Ill bet a dusting of powdered sugar is just as easy and a nice finish (well, maybe frosting is nicer). I know a ton of friends who use it or other similar meal services because they take some of the work out of the shopping and recipe selection and let you focus on the more fun part: cooking, pretty important when youve got a busy life and dont want to defrost chicken tenders every night. This is an amazing helpful website but I am getting overwhelmed with plugs for the book and other ads. Thinking it would be great party bites. If you could add Europe to your book tour that would be amazing, but I know its prob impossible. The center of the cake was depressed. The next day, I was convinced I made an error when calculating the double-portion, so I made just one. The only change I made was reducing the sugar to just 1 cup of white sugar with no brown sugar. It still tasted great once I cleaned up the mess and finished baking it in my other oven. One question: my cocoa (yes, its T.Joe too) seems to be super light: 3/4 cup is like 35 grams! and so easy!! Watch. That can make a huge difference to baked goods. this one is a keeper. This cake was so simple and fantastic tasting! And unlike you, Im a huge huge dessert fan, Ill try this recipe and Im pretty sure it will go in my top favorites. I made this for our anniversary today and I had a few problems. I had these same issues, but I thought it was cause I didnt have a 9 inch pan. I made the Meatballs Marsala with Egg Noodles & Chives, a pile of sauteed greens, and your Fudgy Chocolate Cake from your great Everyday cookbook. It also darkens the cake (mine is almost black). Like your cupcakes. The texture is amazing considering there are no eggs! Ive shared it with family because its so easy and yum. I used freshly brewed coffee instead of water and would definitely recommend it. in biochemistry!). and when I checked it with the tester it came out clean. I added 2/3 a cup of trader joes dark chocolate pound plus, chopped. So I made this and it totally exploded out of the pan and all over the inside of my oven. The 2nd one was slightly warm as we were impatient, so the glaze pooled a bit at the bottom and was quite gooey when we ate it. Should say, I did microwave the chocolate for the glaze first and then whisk in the other ingredients, based on some other comments. The cake was luscious glistening and gooey. I made this cake a few times and it always worked well and loved it. This has so much potential as a great pareve cake for those who keep strictly kosher. Doubled and made into 913 sheet pan with melted butter instead of olive oil. I used 50:50 water & coffee & decorated with toasted almond slices, fresh raspberries and powdered sugar. Complete soup! Its moist, and dense, but better than I imagined a vegan cake would be. It looks like the glaze loses its shine if it sits in the fridge overnight. Greetings from Italy. Laurie Colwin said whoever invented it should get a Nobel Prize, so in our house it has always been called Nobel Prize Cake. It took me an extra 5 min. The cake was springy and moist, and it did not sink. You suspect your wife/husband is lying to you. Did I do something wrong, or is it supposed to be like this? I look forward to hearing what others think of this! If you DO make this into a 913 cake, a suggestion: Let it cool completely before handling it. I use so much olive oil everywhere everyday. It is very moist, but also crumbly so Id suggest being extra careful as you remove it from the pan to cool and then onto a plate after that. In addition, I ended up putting more corn syrup in the glaze. I made this for a vegan Thanksgiving. Me too! And both times the cake had a major sinkhole in the middle. Because I put that in everything. I used white wine vinegar, I wonder if that matters? Im going to Greece in November and since Ive never been to Europe, I am wondering if there are any special cooking products/foods that I should bring home because they are either cheaper, or specialty? I have a chocolate cake war time recipe that I found years ago that makes a lovely moist cake without eggs. Thanks for all you do! With a good dutch-processed cocoa powder and cultured buttermilk (and then its no longer vegan), Fran Costigans chocolate cake is truly to live for: http://www.veganricha.com/2014/02/the-chocolate-torte-from-vegan.html. The only part of the recipe that needed to be altered was the cooking time because when tested at 35 minutes the center was still wet. Made for large party, vegans had to swat non-vegans away. Add water and vanilla to melted chocolate and stir (stir stir) until completely smooth (it will eventually get smooth!). I am thinking of baking them as muffins/cupcakes but unsure how long to leave them in the oven. That looks so delectable! Deb is right about the baking soda. I tried it in a bundt pan, and it was nice but was a small ring. I might add cinnamon this time (as other commenters have mentioned) since I usually add it to baked goods that dont already call for it. Asking because Im planning on making this 2 days before serving to take away for the weekend. Helme. 1) I made it with gluten free flour. I live at basically sea level so I havent tested these higher up, but these tips from King Arthur are solid. You all must have amazing self control. Or would I not get the same result? I made this cake last night to bring to a Mothers Day dinner tonight. shrekzombie@aol.com. will you be adding any more Midwest tour stops? dan haggerty children; muzzle brake with external threads. Thank you for making the connection. Batter was easy and tasty-look forward to trying one, strictly for quality control purposes, but really just fulfilling my patriotic duty LOL! The cake has a really deep chocolate flavor, almost as if removing the dairy and eggs has let that shine through more. Preheat oven to 350F. My partner made it yesterday for my birthday, using rice flour to make it gluten free. I havent made it with the glaze, I usually top it with a cream cheese frosting or a peanut butter frosting. We didnt frost it, and it was a nice dark cake. The flavors are spectacular, and it really looks like something from the window of a Parisian patisserie. The batter didnt overflow, but it did sink in the middle. Served it with cream cheese frosting (had some leftover from a carrot cake) and it was divine. 1. Didnt glaze it. This is the very first Smitten Kitchen recipe that has failed me! Just made this, and it is absolutely delicious. Do you think it would work as a bundt cake? Its delicious! The cake just fell apart and did not hold together at all. I also think a lighter olive oil works best or half olive oil and half lighter, neutral oil like sunflower. Baked the cake following the recipe exactly and the glaze with one substitution (in the UK so golden syrup swapped for corn oil gram for gram). Really? I baked this cake last night for a friend who is allergic to eggs and milk, and it was a success!! Thank you for this incredible recipe, its a winner. Woe is me. Want to make ASAP. (I dont know *anything* about baking) I think I successfully made it fine(r) by putting it in a bag and banging it a bit with a meat mallet :). I figured I already have many good chocolate cake recipes, I dont need this one. I followed all the steps and the cake turned out super moist. I had a slice of cake when it was warm and didnt really enjoy it. For the 8 pan, I didnt add all the batter (had enough for 2 additional cupcakes). You never let me down! The cake came together really easily, but I had to bake mine for an extra 15 minutes. Please expand the D.C. one too! Do you have a suggestion for turning this into a sheet cake? The glaze, however, was another story and was not successful. I made this glaze yesterday for a different cake, and Im wondering if I can substitute other bittersweet chocolate for the chocolate chips, as there is more variety available in other forms. The depression in the center happened with me too. If I want to bake this in a 9x3x5 loaf pan do you think I should bake for the same amount of time (30-35 mins.)? * Made Julia Childs whipped cream that works great as a frosting. What type of olive oil did you use? I used the chocolate buttercream frosting from the I want chocolate cake cake and it was delicious. May never make another type of icing/frosting again. I made this today with what I had: and leftover coffee. thank you for this tip. My question: do you think it has to be olive oil or would avocado oil work just as well? I used an 88 glass pan and we are at 1600 ft elevation. Any adjustments? Do you leave it a room temperature? Thanks for the new ideas! Add dry ingredients into a large bowl and whisk together to combine. I used dark chocolate chips the yellow bag. I personally like the thinner variation of this cake with more of a dense texture and more of the olive oil flavor coming though. The benefit of dusting with powdered sugar was not needing to wait too long for it to cool after baking. I reduce baking soda to a rounded 1 tsp. Does that jump out at anyone as immediately problematic? I had a disaster with this cake probably because I made no adjustments for my 3600 feet altitude. (My olive oil is *very* olivey, and I was afraid it might overwhelm the other flavors.) The cake ran over the edges of the pan, dripped down the sides and made a burnt mess in the oven. Yay for Maplewood, Deb! Would coconut oil work as a substitute for the olive oil and corn syrup in glaze and still give a shiny finish? 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