The savory cake is a great classic in the kitchen, ideal for all occasions and all seasons. It can be enjoyed as an aperitif and also for last minute meals. Because precisely, the savory cake is perfect for those who do not want to spend hours in the kitchen, especially after a long day of work. Very easy to make therefore, it goes very well with vegetables, meat, cheese or fish… the combinations are endless. Accompanied by a good homemade soup and voila!
Little tips:to have a cake full of flavors , do not hesitate to add spices, fresh herbs and even condiments (mustard etc) to your recipe.
There aren't thirty-six solutions to make a success of your savory cakes, a few basic rules are enough to obtain a very soft cake. Of course, there is the choice of ingredients , always give priority to quality, the result will only be better. Also, use olive oil (instead of butter), the texture will be very moist and the taste will be bursting with flavor. You can also replace the flour with corn or potato starch while reducing the quantities, this will allow for a light and creamy preparation.
Other solutions to have soft cakes according to Mercotte, add honey or almond powder (to substitute for some of the flour) in the dough.
Discover our 12 savory cake recipe ideas in our slideshow.
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