Savory Ham and Olive Cake Recipe
Light savory cake studded with diced ham, green olives, and Gruyere cheese. Quick weeknight bake perfect for picnics and gatherings. Tender crumb from eggs and milk, held together with flour and baking powder. Buttered pan, 45-minute oven time yields moist slices ideal for sandwiches or appetizers.
Ingredients
- 1 sachet baking powder
- ⅝ cups Gruyere cheese, grated
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ oz ham, diced
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 5 ½ oz green olives, pitted
- 4 eggs
- 7 tbsp skim milkwhole milk1:1dairy
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- butter, for pan(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2
Slice the olives into rounds.
- 3
Pour eggs into flour and mix.
- 4
Add milk and oil, then mix.
- 5
Add ham, olives, and Gruyere, then mix.
- 6
Add baking powder and mix.
- 7
Transfer batter to a buttered loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes.
Tips
Slice olives into thin rounds to distribute flavor evenly throughout cake.
Use quality Gruyere for deeper cheese flavor in the finished cake.
Good to Know
Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days. Wrap tightly to prevent drying.
Prepare batter up to 2 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate. Bake when ready.
Slice warm or at room temperature. Pairs well with green salad or soup.
Common Mistakes
Overmix batter to avoid tough, dense crumb.
Do not skip buttering pan to prevent sticking.
Do not open oven door before 40 minutes to avoid collapse.