Dark Chocolate & Persian Lime Olive Oil Cake Recipe
Indulge your sweet tooth with Willow Creek delight. Our decadent Chocolate Cake, infused with the bright, citrusy notes of Persian Lime Flavoured Extra Virgin Olive Oil, is a beautifully balanced treat that’s rich, moist, and irresistibly fragrant. It’s more than just a dessert; it’s a modern twist on a classic bake, perfect for sharing, celebrating, and turning everyday moments into something a little more special.
This recipe also works well with Willow Creek’s Blood Orange Flavoured Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Lemon Flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Chef Shaun
BAKE TIME
40-45 min
PREP TIME
15 min
SERVES
8-10 guests
Recipe
INGREDIENTS
Dry Ingredients:
- 120g cake flour
- 60g good quality cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp fine salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs (room temp)
- 180g caster sugar
- 120ml Willow Creek Persian Lime Flavoured Olive Oil
- 160ml full cream milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lime
To finish the batter:
- 80 ml hot strong coffee
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 170°C. Line & grease 20cm tin.
- Beat eggs + sugar 3–4 minutes until pale.
- Slowly stream in the Willow Creek Persian Lime Flavoured Olive Oil while beating.
The mixture should emulsify and look glossy. - Add milk, vanilla & lime zest. Mix gently.
- Sift dry ingredients separately.
Fold into wet mixture. - Stir in hot coffee until smooth.
Batter will be slightly loose — correct texture. - Bake 40–45 minutes.
Center should be just set, not dry. - Cool completely.
Optional Finish
- Light dusting cocoa
- Lime zest
- Flaky sea salt
- Small drizzle raw Persian Lime EVOO before serving
Serve & Enjoy
Willow Creek Olive Products
Persian Lime Flavoured Olive Oil
R95.90
Ready for a fresh burst of citrus that can add depth and interesting flavours to both sweet and savoury dishes? Then you will simply love our Persian Lime Flavoured Olive Oil! It consists of delicate 100% extra virgin olive oil and natural Persian lime flavouring. The zesty, tart flavour of this wonderful product pairs well with other fruits, but it can also be generously added to ice cream, cake mixes, and chicken casseroles.
WILLOW CREEK OLIVE PRODUCTS
Product Range
Willow Creek Olive Products strives to be the preferred South African extra virgin olive oil brand by developing a diversified range of quality, ethical and trusted products that promote a healthy lifestyle. Our versatile range of premium olive-based products is constantly evolving to accommodate the culinary and sensory demands of consumers and connoisseurs alike.
