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Olive-oil cake with cocoa
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Olive oil cocoa cake (70 g) has 273 calories. That works out to 390 calories per 100 g. It contains 35.8 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 13.2 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 27% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 70 g
273
KCAL / 70G
Carbs
35.8g
· 13% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
13.2g
· 17% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 52% · Protein 5% · Fat 43%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 273 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.2 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 182 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 35.8 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 70 g | 273 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 25 g | 98 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 35 g | 137 kcal |
| 1 slice (small) | 55 g | 215 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 85 g | 332 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 100 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 110 g | 429 kcal |
| 1 slice (large) | 130 g | 507 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 585 kcal |
Calculated from 390 calories per 100 g.
It can, especially when made with a strongly fruity or peppery olive oil. Cocoa balances the oil’s flavor, but a mild-tasting olive oil lets the chocolate notes lead and is a good choice if you want a subtler olive-oil character.
Yes, extra-virgin olive oil works well in olive oil cocoa cake. Its flavor may come through more than that of a mild olive oil, so choose one whose aroma you enjoy on its own.
Avoid overbaking olive oil cocoa cake and measure the flour without packing it into the cup. Take the cake out when a tester inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs rather than waiting for it to look completely dry.
Yes, you can mix olive oil cocoa cake by hand with a whisk. Beat the eggs and sugar until combined, then stir in the wet ingredients and fold in the dry ingredients just until no large streaks of flour remain.
Unsweetened cocoa powder is the usual choice for olive oil cocoa cake because it gives the batter a concentrated chocolate flavor without adding extra sugar. Dutch-process and natural cocoa can behave differently with leavening, so follow the cocoa type specified in your recipe when possible.
Not as a direct, equal-for-equal swap: melted chocolate adds cocoa butter and often sugar, while cocoa powder does not. Replacing the cocoa can change both the sweetness and the cake’s structure, so use a recipe developed for melted chocolate.
Store olive oil cocoa cake covered in an airtight container in a cool, dry place once it has cooled completely. Covering it helps prevent the cut surfaces from drying out and keeps it ready to serve.
Yes, olive oil cocoa cake freezes well when wrapped tightly after cooling. Freeze it as a whole cake or in individual slices, then thaw it at room temperature while still wrapped to help retain moisture.
Olive oil cocoa cake can sink if its center is underbaked, the oven door is opened too early, or the batter is overmixed. Check that the center is set before taking it out, and avoid disturbing the cake while it rises.
Coffee, tea, or fresh berries pair well with olive oil cocoa cake. The fruit adds a bright contrast to the rich cocoa, while an unsweetened drink keeps the dessert from tasting overly sweet.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.96mg · 13% DV
Biotin
3.57µg · 12% DV
B1
0.13mg · 11% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.24mg · 27% DV
Manganese
0.36mg · 16% DV
Selenium
8.68µg · 16% DV
Phosphorus
90mg · 13% DV
Sodium
182mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
133mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Olive oil cocoa cake is a home-baked cake made with olive oil in place of butter and cocoa for its chocolate flavour. It fits naturally into Mediterranean-style baking, where olive oil is a familiar pantry ingredient, though recipes and the intensity of its flavour vary from kitchen to kitchen.
The crumb is usually soft and moist, with cocoa balanced by the oil’s fruity notes. Serve a slice with coffee or tea, as an afternoon treat or a simple dessert. It is relatively energy-dense and mostly provides carbohydrates and fat, so a modest slice works well; fresh fruit alongside it adds a lighter contrast.
Low
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Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.84g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.26g
Omega 6:3 ratio 16.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (16.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.