Cake Salé
A moist and savory French cake salé made with cheese, ham, and green olives, perfect for serving with cocktails, picnics, or casual gatherings.
Servings: 8
Calories: 270kcal
Equipment
- 1 loaf pan
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup whole milk yogurt
- ¼ cup olive oil extra-virgin
Fill Ingredients
- 1 cup Gruyère or aged cheddar cheese grated
- ¾ cup cooked ham diced
- ¾ cup green olives sliced
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 5–inch (23 x 12 cm) loaf pan. Line the bottom and long sides with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
Combine the wet ingredients
- Then combine and whisk the eggs until lightly beaten. Add the yogurt and olive oil and whisk until smooth, and gently stir with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the fillings
- Add the grated cheese, diced ham, and olives, folding gently until evenly distributed.
Bake
- Place parchment paper in the pan and spray oil. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until the cake is puffed, golden, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Unmold
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment paper. Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
Serve.
- Slice into small pieces, can be served at room temperature, or toast to spread cream cheese, or any type of hard cheeses you may prefer.
Notes
- The batter can also be baked in a standard muffin pan.
- Line the pan with parchment paper cups.
- Divide the batter between the cups and bake for 20 minutes, or until the savory cupcakes are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition
Serving: 8g | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 607mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 293IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 2mg