Savory plumcake

Name: Savory plumcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Type 00 flour 1.6 cups; Eggs 3; Smoked pancetta diced 5.3 oz; Fresh liquid cream &frac13; cup; Whole milk &frac13; cup; Extra virgin olive oil 4 tbsp; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Instant yeast for salted preparations 1 bag; Grana Padano PDO cheese to grate 3.5 oz; Gruyere cheese 3.5 oz

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477

Calories per serving

Energy Kcal 477
Carbohydrates g 28.3
of which sugars g 2.9
Protein g 22.8
Fats g 30.3
of which saturated fat g 12.24
Fiber g 0.9
Cholesterol mg 163
Sodium mg 668

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Serving: 6
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Golden edges and a soft, savory center set this savory plumcake apart from ordinary snack breads—kids (and honestly, grown-ups, too) tend to love how that moist crumb holds so much flavor, mostly because zucchini and cheese give it a unique, hearty character. When you look at this zucchini and cheese plumcake, you’ll notice the nice mix of colors from the veggies, plus those pockets of melted cheese...definitely adds excitement to that usual snack or weeknight table. Picnics, brunches, quick lunches, or after-school hunger attacks—this savory plumcake is DELICIOUS anywhere. Easy to slice and good-looking, it fits every family meal without feeling boring.

Busy families tend to appreciate vegetable loaf options like this one—getting kids to eat something green feels a little easier when there’s cheese in every bite. The savory cake works as a fun lunchbox addition, while friends dropping by always seem happy to grab a thick, fluffy piece with soup at dinner. Want a little more interest? Turn this into a herbal plumcake by adding garden herbs for extra flavor (rosemary or basil work great for this!), making it one of those go-to savory baking ideas. Top slices with a bit of cream cheese, or just serve as-is; the rich flavor and aromatic kick from herbs mean it doesn’t really need anything fancy. This savory quick bread works for potlucks, after-school snacks, anytime you want big flavors in just a small slice. Families definitely like how this savory plumcake brings veggies to the table in a way that feels tasty, not forced. Pretty much a win all around—for simple, good, crowd-pleasing flavor, this one’s an absolute staple.

How to prepare Savory plumcake

To prepare the savory plumcake, start by sifting the flour and baking powder into a bowl 1, then add the finely grated Grana Padano cheese 2. Mix the ingredients well and incorporate the grated Leerdammer cheese 3

and the diced smoked bacon 4, mix everything together. Then add the extra virgin olive oil in a thin stream 5. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the cream and milk 6,

salt and pepper 7, and add the liquid thus obtained to the flour, cheese, and bacon mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until the ingredients are well combined 8. Butter and flour a loaf pan with a one-quart capacity and pour the mixture into it. Level it with the back of a spoon 9 and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 45/50 minutes, performing the toothpick test to check its doneness. When the savory plumcake is cooked, wait until it is lukewarm before removing it from the mold, then let it cool completely on a rack. Serve your savory plumcake in slices!