Mediterranean Savory Cake with Roast Pork, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Cheese Recipe
A delicious and moist savory cake infused with Mediterranean flavors, combining roast pork, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, mushrooms, and cheese. This easy-to-make savory cake is perfect for picnics, casual dinners, or as a flavorful snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Savory Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 150g T55 flour
- 1 sachet of baking powder
- Salt, pepper, and oregano to taste
Wet Ingredients
- 4 fresh eggs
- 10 cl milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Additional Ingredients
- 100g grated cheese (Gruyère or Emmental)
- 100g roast pork (approximately 3 thick slices, cubed)
- 30g sun-dried tomatoes (diced)
- 30g green olives (about 10, halved)
- 30g fresh button mushrooms (finely sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) to prepare for baking the cake.
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut the roast pork into approximately 1 cm cubes. Clean and finely slice the button mushrooms. Halve the green olives and dice the sun-dried tomatoes into medium-sized pieces.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the eggs vigorously with the milk and olive oil until well combined and slightly frothy.
- Sift Dry Ingredients: Sift the flour together with the baking powder to ensure no lumps and even distribution.
- Combine Batter: Gradually add the sifted flour mixture into the wet ingredients while whisking continuously to create a smooth batter.
- Add Flavorings and Mix-ins: Stir in the grated cheese followed by all the chopped ingredients—roast pork, mushrooms, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and oregano according to your taste.
- Prepare Baking Tin: Line your cake tin with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make unmolding easier.
- Pour and Smooth Batter: Pour the prepared batter into the lined cake tin and smooth the surface using a spatula or back of a spoon.
- Bake: Place the cake tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes. Keep an eye on the crust color during baking.
- Check Doneness: Test if the cake is cooked through by inserting a knife blade into the center; it should come out clean and dry.
- Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes before unmolding to maintain its structure and ease cutting.
Notes
- Use Gruyère or Emmental cheese for authentic flavor, but other semi-hard cheeses can be substituted.
- Ensure all ingredients like pork and vegetables are cut uniformly for even distribution in the cake.
- This savory cake is best served slightly warm or at room temperature.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
- Feel free to add herbs such as thyme or rosemary to enhance the Mediterranean flavor.
