Flourless Chocolate Espresso Olive Oil Cake with Honey Whipped Ricotta. As seen on Half Baked Harvest Bookmark recipe Print recipe Download recipe Share Total Time 45 minutes Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Rating 4.29 out of 5 stars (502) Ingredients 8 servings 7 ounces dark chocolate (75% - 85% dark)1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil5 large eggs, separated3/4 cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons espresso powder1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1 tablespoon vanilla extract¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder2 ounces semi-sweet or milk chocolate chunks2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese2 tablespoons honey2 teaspoons vanilla extract Calories DessertsBakingVegetarianDairyEggsGluten-FreeIntermediateQuick and EasyMediterraneanSweetCreamyMicrowave ... How would you rate this recipe? 1 stars 2 stars 3 stars 4 stars 5 stars Preparation Inline ingredients (beta) Cook mode Click to complete Step 1 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch spring-form pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. 2. In a medium bowl, melt the dark chocolate and olive oil in the microwave until melted and smooth. Let cool 5 minutes. Whisk in the 5 egg yolks, sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, salt, and vanilla until combined. 3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, whip the egg whites on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Fold half of the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mix until just combined, fold in the remaining egg whites. Gently stir in the chocolate chunks. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading it in an even layer. Bake 25-30 minutes, until the center is no longer jiggly. Remove from the oven and let sit 10 minutes.4. To make the honey whipped ricotta. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the ricotta, honey, and vanilla. Pulse until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Taste, adding more honey if needed to sweeten. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.5. Serve the cake warm or at room temp, dusted with cocoa powder and dolloped with honey whipped ricotta. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.