Description
Delight in the savory goodness of cake aux olives, a French classic that beautifully merges the briny flavor of olives with a tender, moist crumb. Ideal for gatherings or cozy nights in, this versatile dish can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Customize it with your favorite herbs or cheeses to add a personal touch. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, cake aux olives is bound to impress at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 1 cup green or black olives, pitted and chopped
- 1 tbsp Herbes de Provence
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder until combined.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs until frothy; mix in the olive oil and milk.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, then stir in the chopped olives and herbs.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack; slice and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 198mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg