November 18, 2022
Cake Salé with Mortadella and Green Olives
This savory French quick bread features salty and flavorful mortadella, green olives, floral thyme, and plenty of cheese for a rich and umami packed snack. I like to serve this as an appetizer or toast it and serve it with a bit of butter. It makes an excellent appetizer for Christmas and New Years.
Servings: 18
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 2 tablespoons whey protein powder unflavored
- 1/2 tablespoon psyllium husk powder optional, adds chew
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
- pinch cayenne omit for nightshade-free
- 6 green onions finely chopped, 1/4 cup, or chives
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1/4 cup cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 eggs
- 4 ounces mortadella cut into 1/3-inch cubes (1 cup)
- 3 ounces provolone cheese grated (1 1/2 cups), preferably aged as it has a lot more flavor
- 1/4 cup Parmesan grated
- 1/2 cup green olives pitted and coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and place the cooking rack in the center of the oven.
- Generously grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, protein powder, psyllium, baking powder, salt, baking soda, pepper, and cayenne, if using. Stir in the green onions and thyme.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream, lemon juice, olive oil, and eggs. Pour into the whisked dry ingredients and stir well to combine evenly. Mix in the mortadella, 2/3 of the grated cheese, and olives. Transfer to the prepared pan and then sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/3 of the grated cheese.
- Bake at 350ºF until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes to 55 minutes (a toothpick inserted should come out clean). Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for 10 minutes, then turn the loaf out of the pan and let cool completely before slicing.
Notes
This keep well for up to a week, refrigerated or freezes for up to 1 month. To reheat, toast and enjoy with a bit of butter or your favorite spread.
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.33
Nutrition Facts
Cake Salé with Mortadella and Green Olives
Amount per Serving
Calories
180
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.004
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
47
mg
16
%
Sodium
282
mg
12
%
Potassium
97
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
5
g
2
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
175
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
120
mg
12
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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