Wednesday 26 February 2020

Almond and Olive Oil Cake : Low Carb


This low carb almond and olive oil cake is pretty to look at and will be a hit on any tea tray. You may not be too sure about baking with olive oil, but don't be concerned... you will find it adds a wonderful depth of flavour. I'm sure you will not be disappointed.

Ingredients 
3 large eggs
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
80 g xylitol
juice and grated zest of 1 lemon
grated zest of 1 orange
2 tsp baking powder
200 g almond flour
50 g slivered almonds
xylitol icing mix, for dusting 

Method
1. Preheat the oven to 170ºC. Grease and line the base of a deep springform cake tin, 20cm in diameter.
2. Place the eggs, olive oil, xylitol, juice and zest in a bowl and whisk until light and foamy, about 3–4 minutes.
3. Sift in the baking powder and almond flour and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake tin and scatter the slivered almonds over the top.
4. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until firm. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, before turning out onto a rack and allowing to cool completely.
5. To serve: Serve sliced, dusted with xylitol icing mix

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From an original recipe idea here

Related Recipe Suggestion
Italian Lemon Cake, it's low carb, find it here 

If you'd like more guidance about low carb flours (which the recipe above uses) then Libby, at 'Ditch The Carbs' site has a very good article called, 'The Ultimate Guide To Low Carb Flours', find it here




You will find a variety of recipe ideas within this blog. Please note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

All the best Jan
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39 comments:

  1. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen26 February 2020 at 14:32

    Oh Jan, this cake looks so tasty, and is so pretty, too!

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  2. Jo26 February 2020 at 14:40

    That's something different, I've never baked with olive oil before.

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  3. Ella26 February 2020 at 15:40

    Thanks for the recipe!
    I am sensitive to the Xylitol. Will have to try something different ...

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  4. Tom26 February 2020 at 16:01

    ...now this looks great.

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  5. Laura. M26 February 2020 at 16:10

    Me encanta Eddie lo haré . Siempre uso aceite de oliva virgen. Es la mejor.
    Buen miñercoles.
    Un abrazo.

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  6. Mary Kirkland26 February 2020 at 16:23

    That sounds great. Looks so soft.

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  7. Margarida Pires26 February 2020 at 16:32

    Que delicia só de olhar.
    Um grande beijinho.
    Megy Maia

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  8. happyone26 February 2020 at 16:45

    Looks tasty, I've never baked with olive oil before either.

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  9. sandy26 February 2020 at 17:33

    Hi - this looks delicious! Just what I would love about now.

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  10. Elephant's Child26 February 2020 at 17:45

    That does look good. I have made muffins using oil before, but never cake.

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  11. Bleubeard and Elizabeth26 February 2020 at 18:41

    Not quite sure I want to make a cake with my EVOO, but it certainly would be quite moist.

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  12. Valerie-Jael26 February 2020 at 19:00

    This sounds gorgeous. Thanks. Valerie

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  13. Bill26 February 2020 at 20:39

    That looks delicioua!

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  14. Jeanie26 February 2020 at 20:58

    Olive oil is so good for us but pricey here. It looks delish though.

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  15. Judy at GoldCountryCottage26 February 2020 at 22:39

    Hi Jan. That recipe for the tea cake looks so good. I am going to try it. I use olive oil a lot..Happy Wednesday..xxoJudy

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  16. Teresa26 February 2020 at 23:03

    Se ve muy sabrosa. Besos.

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  17. Anne (cornucopia)26 February 2020 at 23:46

    This looks delicious.

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  18. Rose27 February 2020 at 00:47

    YUM!

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  19. Christine27 February 2020 at 02:13

    looks so good.

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  20. Conniecrafter27 February 2020 at 03:16

    I have been using Olive oil for most of my cooking and baking lately and we don't mind it at all. This looks good!

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  21. Angie27 February 2020 at 03:24

    I hosted several lady friends today for a craft gathering. I will save this recipe for our next get-together - sounds mouth-watering!

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  22. Margaret D27 February 2020 at 05:50

    Rather like almonds.

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  23. Sami27 February 2020 at 11:33

    I think I'll be baking it this weekend Jan :)

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  24. PerthDailyPhoto27 February 2020 at 12:41

    How funny Jan, I was watching a baking show on TV earlier, they were making the exact same cake, must be a sign 😉 Looked just as good there as it does here, must try it ✨

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  25. RO27 February 2020 at 13:04

    Any cake with citrus flavors and I'm all in! Hugs, RO

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  26. CJ Kennedy27 February 2020 at 14:00

    Yum! It looks so pretty, too.

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  27. mamasmercantile27 February 2020 at 14:58

    Delicious, looks like an amazing recipe.

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  28. Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti27 February 2020 at 19:33

    I'd love to try making this cake as it looks so good! I always have olive oil on hand and also almonds.

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  29. Sue27 February 2020 at 20:23

    Ooh this looks delicious, and I do love olive oil. Definitely another recipe for my keep file. Take care, Sue xx

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  30. Lisabella Russo27 February 2020 at 22:04

    Oh that looks so very yummy! I may give it a try, thank you!

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  31. kathyinozarks27 February 2020 at 22:24

    I may need to bake up this cake-thank you for the recipe Kathy

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  32. Lee27 February 2020 at 23:25

    I've passed this recipe onto my friend who follows the Keto diet.

    The cost of almomnd flour is astronomical here.

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  33. Maria Rodrigues27 February 2020 at 23:28

    It must be delicious. I love cakes with almonds.
    Thanks for sharing.
    A big hug

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  34. Martha28 February 2020 at 14:41

    This is so yummy!

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  35. JFM28 February 2020 at 15:26

    I love olive oil but I have never baked with it.
    This recipe gives me a chance to try that!
    Thank you Jan 💮

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  36. Sandy28 February 2020 at 19:43

    I am going to make this as soon as I get some almond flour. It really looks good.

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  37. DMS29 February 2020 at 04:09

    I love almonds and this sounds delicious! YUM! Thanks for sharing. :)
    ~Jess

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  38. William Kendall5 March 2020 at 21:35

    I would go for that.

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  39. Magic Love Crow7 March 2020 at 00:07

    This cake with a cup a tea! Perfect!!!

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