Chic and Cheerful Savoury French Olive Cheese and Onion Cake
Discover the ultimate crowd-pleaser with this "Chic and Cheerful Savoury French Olive Cheese and Onion Cake," a delightful twist on a traditional loaf packed with bold Mediterranean flavors. Perfect for brunches, picnics, or as a quick savory snack, this French-inspired cake combines the nutty richness of Gruyère cheese, the briny punch of halved olives, and the natural sweetness of caramelized onions. Moist and tender, thanks to olive oil and whole milk, this easy-to-make recipe comes together in just an hour, making it ideal for last-minute entertaining. Serve it warm or at room temperature alongside a fresh green salad or enjoy it solo for a gourmet experience. Keywords: savory French cake, olive cheese onion loaf, Mediterranean-inspired recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 3 large Eggs
- 125 milliliters Whole milk
- 75 milliliters Olive oil
- 100 grams Gruyère cheese (or any sharp cheese)
- 100 grams Black or green olives (pitted and halved)
- 1 medium Onion (finely diced)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme (optional, chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Butter (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a standard loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until golden and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic for the last minute of cooking. Set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
In another bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Add the milk and olive oil, and whisk until combined.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the grated Gruyère cheese, halved olives, caramelized onions, and fresh thyme (if using). Ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Pair with a crisp green salad or enjoy as a savory snack on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2354 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.5 g | 188% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.2 g | 231% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 705 mg | 235% | |
| Sodium | 3335 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.6 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 74.3 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 1272 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 931 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
