Cake Salé with Basil and Feta
A savory French loaf filled with zucchini, feta, and fresh basil, perfect for brunch or as a snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g grated zucchini
- 150g crumbled feta cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 150g all-purpose flour
- 1 packet baking powder
- 60ml olive oil
- 60ml milk
- Fresh or dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the eggs, olive oil, and milk in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Take the grated zucchini and gently squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- Mix together the flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Gradually incorporate this into your wet ingredients, folding gently.
- Fold in the grated zucchini, crumbled feta cheese, and basil until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Pairs well with salad or Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: savory cake, cake salé, basil and feta, brunch recipe, vegetarian snack