Description
Cake aux olives is a savory French delight that combines the rich flavors of olives and fresh herbs into a moist, golden loaf. Perfect for brunches, picnics, or as an impressive appetizer, this dish will have everyone coming back for seconds. With its simple preparation and customizable ingredients, cake aux olives is not just a recipe; it’s an experience that brings joy to any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup pitted green or black olives, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary), chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan with olive oil or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in milk and olive oil until smooth.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined (avoid overmixing).
- Fold in chopped olives and fresh herbs until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 90g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg