Dairy-Free Vanilla Cake (Olive Oil Cake)
Moist and flavorful dairy-free cake made with olive oil, perfect for a delicious, dairy-free dessert everyone will love!
Servings: 8
Calories: 353kcal
Equipment
- oven
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil 120ml
- 1 cup granulated sugar or allulose 200g
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup alternative milk (like almond, macadamia, or oat milk) 240ml
- 1 teaspoon vanilla powder
- 2 cups flour OR gluten-free flour with psyllium husk 240g
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil and granulated sugar until well combined and slightly frothy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the milk and vanilla powder until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, combine your chosen flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined - be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serving Suggestions: This cake is delicious on its own, but you can also top it with a dairy-free frosting or a simple dusting of powdered sugar for an extra touch.
Flavoring: Feel free to add in some citrus zest or spices like cinnamon for a different flavor profile.
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, if you tolerate leftovers, or you can refrigerate for longer freshness.
Filling or Topping: I served this with our recipe of stewed apples and it was a great pairing! Other delicious options include any of my jam recipes and the passion fruit syrup.
Nutrition
Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 2mg