If you find that savory cakes are often too dry, try this olive cake recipe! This moist and flavorful cake is perfect for an appetizer, a buffet, or a picnic. We invite you to discover the recipe of this savory cake with southern flavors in pictures.
Here are the necessary ingredients for making an olive cake for 4 people:
150 g of flour.
One packet of baking powder.
3 eggs.
7 cl of olive oil.
13 cl of semi-skimmed milk.
50 g of pitted olives.
100 g of tapenade or olive paste.
One teaspoon of Herbes de Provence.
The preparation of this olive cake is very simple and quick. First, prepare the dry ingredients on one side and the liquid ingredients on the other.
1- Mix the flour and baking powder in a large bowl, then make a well.
2- In another bowl, beat the eggs with the olive oil and milk.
3- Cut the pitted olives into small pieces and set aside.
Once the ingredients are ready, making the dough is very easy.
1. Pour the liquid ingredients into the center of the well.
2. Incorporate them into the dry ingredients using a whisk until the texture of the dough becomes uniform.
3. Add the tapenade and the **Herbes de Provence**.
4. Finally, fold the olives into the dough. However, there is no need to add salt to this olive cake as the olives and tapenade are already salty.
1- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2- Grease a loaf pan and pour the batter into it.
3- Bake the olive cake for 30 minutes.
Note: Check the doneness by inserting a knife blade into the center of the cake. It should come out clean.
This olive cake is delicious served warm or cold. You can slice it or cut it into cubes for an appetizer, or serve it as a starter with a green salad.
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