Velvet Cocoa Olive Oil Snack Cake

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour1 cup
• unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 cup
• sugar2/3 cup
• baking powder1 tsp
• fine salt1/4 tsp
• eggs2
• olive oil1/3 cup
• milk1/2 cup
• orange zest1 tbsp
• plain yogurt1/4 cup
• vanilla extract1 tsp
• powdered sugar2 tbsp

Method

1. 1Heat the oven to 350°F and grease a small 8-inch cake pan.
2. 2Whisk the flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
3. 3In another bowl, beat the eggs with olive oil, milk, orange zest, and vanilla.
4. 4Stir the wet ingredients into the dry just until combined.
5. 5Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top.
6. 6Bake for 28 to 32 minutes until a tester comes out with a few moist crumbs.
7. 7Cool completely, then whisk yogurt with powdered sugar for a quick glaze and spread it over the cake.
8. 8Slice into small squares and serve.

Tips

• Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour disappearing at the end is perfect.
• Orange zest makes the chocolate taste deeper and brighter.
• For cleaner slices, chill the glazed cake for 15 minutes before cutting.

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