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Introduction
Maybe some of you haven’t heard about the French savory cake, but all I can tell you is that this is a savory cake that it cooked especially for holiday meals.
Basically, this is a savory sponge cake that contains eggs, vegetables, cheese and even meat, being served most of the time as a starter.
But let’s discover together how you can prepare a delicious French savory cake without effort.
Ingredients required for the French savory cake
As I already mentioned, the list of ingredients required to prepare this French savory cake is simple and common, including most of the time, the following:
- eggs
- cheese
- vegetables – I prefer to use red peppers, olives and/or green onions
- vegetable oil
- salt and black pepper
- optional, you can add ham cubes or even leftover chicken, schnitzel or roasted pork loin, according to your needs and preferences
The preparation method for the French savory cake is extremely simple, basically you just need to mix all the ingredients well, and finally bake this vegetable cake in a bread loaf baking pan.
The secret for the best French savory cake
As in most of the recipes on the blog, there is a secret that will help you achieve the best French savory cake.
This secret consists in separating the egg yolks from the egg whites. Then, using the butterfly whisk of the Thermomix or a mixer at high speed, we will whip the egg whites until a stiff foam is obtained.
At the end, the egg whites foam will be mixed with the yolks and the rest of the ingredients until completely incorporated, thus obtaining a savory sponge cake.
Basically, we use the same technique as in the case of sweet sponge cake to cook a savory sponge cake.
If you want to prepare a sweet vegetable cake, I recommend you to try this delicious Cream Cheese Carrot Cake, which can successfully represent a birthday cake.
Full French savory cake recipe
French savory cake β the perfect starter recipe
Equipment
- 1 Thermomix or mixer/bowl and whisk
- 1 Bread loaf baking pan
Ingredients
- 5 pcs eggs
- 150 g flour
- 10 g baking powder
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 100 g cheese cut into pieces
- 1 pc red bell pepper cut into pieces
- 100 g olives pitted, cut into pieces
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 180β (356β)
- First of all, you need to separate the egg yolks from the egg whites
- Then, whip the egg whites with Β½ tsp salt until you achieve a fluffy foam. You can do this with the Thermomix by whipping the egg whites with the butterfly whisk for 4 MIN β SPEED 3.5.If you donβt own a Thermomix, you can simply whip the egg whites with a mixer on high speed for 3-4 minutes.
- Now, rinse the mixing bowl of the Thermomix and mix the egg yolks with the oil well for 2 MIN β SPEED 3If you donβt own a Thermomix, you can simply mix the egg yolks with the oil using a mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Mix gently the two compositions made earlier using a spatula
- Add the flour using a flour sifter
- Use the spatula to gently incorporate the flour into the mixture
- Add the rest of the ingredients and gently incorporate them into the batter
- Pour the batter into a bread loaf baking pan covered with baking paper
- Bake the French savory cake into the preheated oven for 40 minutes at 180β (356β)
- Leave the French savory cake to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving it
Nutrition
Use the toothpick test to see if the French savory cake is properly baked.
The toothpick test is extremely useful when you bake sponge cakes. Using a toothpick, you can find out if your sponge cake is properly baked by piercing the cake dough with it. If it comes out clean, your cake is done.
If necessary, bake the savory cake for some more minutes.
If you need help in whipping the egg whites in the Thermomix, feel free to watch the video below that will show you how to achieve that fluffy egg whites foam desired for sponge cakes.
Serving and presentation
As already mentioned, I cook this French savory cake recipe especially as a starter for holiday meals. But, this simple dish, which is a vegetable cake, can also be served as a healthy and nourishing snack, which can be easily use even for the lunch box.
Keep in mind that this French savory cake can be enjoyed warm, on the day of cooking, or cold, in the following days.
Obviously, the texture is slightly different if it is served cold, because the cheese in its composition is much creamier when it is served warm. But the taste is delicious even if you serve it cold.
If you do not manage to consume it on the day of preparation, I recommend that you keep it in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, preferably wrapped in plastic film or baking paper, to prevent it from drying out.
If you are searching for inspiration for the upcoming family meals, this amazing Spinach roll starter recipe could be a great choice. You will love it π
Kid-friendly French savory cake
By analyzing the list of ingredients used to cook this French savory cake, it is easy to conclude that this simple and tasty dish is a kid-friendly meal.
I strongly affirm this because it contains only healthy ingredients which are full of nutrients necessary for the harmonious development of children. Whether you choose to prepare the savory cake recipe with meat or its vegetarian version, I assure you that this dish is filling and healthy and represents the perfect choice for a delicious starter or a snack in the lunch box for a school day.
So, donβt hesitate to cook this macro friendly meal for your family for the next family reunion.
FAQβs
What is French savory cake?
French savory cake is a savory sponge cake, which contains eggs, cheese, vegetables and can also contain meat, such as ham. It is cooked like a sponge cake, by separating the egg yolks from the whites, thus obtaining a fluffy texture.
How to make French savory cake with ham, cheese and olives?
French savory cake is cooked like a sponge cake, by separating the egg yolks from the whites, in the composition of which ham, cheese and olives can be added. This way you will achieve a delicious starter or savory snack.
Whatβs the difference between savory cake and sweet vegetable cake?
The difference between savory cake and sweet vegetable cake refers to the fact that the first dish is a salty one, used as a starter or a salty snack, while the second is a dessert where vegetables are used for its composition. A well-known sweet vegetable cake is the carrot cake.
How to make French savory cake?
French savory cake is made like a sponge cake, by separating the egg yolks from the whites, in the composition of which you add cheese, vegetables and even meat, if you want to. This way you will achieve a delicious starter or savory snack.
Is French savory cake healthy?
French savory cake is healthy because it contains only natural ingredients which are full of nutrients necessary for the balanced diet. So, even if you choose to cook French savory cake with or without meat, you will achieve a healthy and macro friendly meal.
Is French savory cake kid-friendly?
By analyzing the list of ingredients used to cook this French savory cake, it is easy to conclude that this simple and tasty dish is a kid-friendly meal that contains necessary nutrients for children development.
