{"id":1625,"date":"2020-02-28T03:58:22","date_gmt":"2020-02-28T08:58:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chiccafood.com\/en\/?p=1625"},"modified":"2024-11-20T15:18:37","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T20:18:37","slug":"cake-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chiccafood.com\/en\/cake-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"Cake sal\u00e9 | French Savory Cake Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cake sal\u00e9 translates as salted cake, which is a savory cake with added ingredients<\/span> such as vegetables, meat, cheese, nuts etc. Savory cakes are very popular in France, everyone has its own version and makes them in small bites for appetizers with drinks. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is a Savory Cake (Cake Sal\u00e9)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A cake sal\u00e9<\/em> translates to \u201csalty cake\u201d in French (sal\u00e9<\/em> meaning \u201csalty\u201d and cake<\/em> meaning \u201ccake\u201d). It\u2019s a savory dish baked in a loaf pan, often made with ingredients like cheese, vegetables, and meat. Unlike traditional sweet cakes, this is more of a savory snack or meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The term cake sal\u00e9<\/em> is used to distinguish it from sweet cakes, emphasizing that it\u2019s a non-sweet version. It\u2019s somewhat similar in taste to a quiche but differs in texture. While quiche features a crisp tart crust and creamy filling, a cake sal\u00e9 has a texture that falls somewhere between a pound cake and a Japanese-style rolled omelet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Much like a quiche, a cake sal\u00e9 is versatile and works well for brunch, a light lunch, or as a snack to pair with drinks. It\u2019s particularly handy to have a loaf baked ahead of time. In France, where savory snacks like Japanese rice crackers are less common, a cake sal\u00e9 is a great alternative for satisfying small hunger pangs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Make a Cake Sal\u00e9?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A cake sal\u00e9 is simpler to prepare than a quiche. While quiches require making and lining a tart crust and preparing a separate filling, a cake sal\u00e9 involves just mixing the ingredients and baking them in one go. If you bake it in a muffin tin, it becomes even more convenient\u2014like individual servings you can easily grab and eat, store, or take on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Make a Cake Sal\u00e9<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The basic batter includes eggs, olive oil (or butter), milk, and flour. From there, you can add your choice of fillings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this recipe, I used olive oil for the base, onions for flavor, and bell peppers in green, yellow, and red for a colorful touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Though the colors turned out great, my kids weren\u2019t too thrilled about the vegetables. For a kid-friendly version, try adding bacon or ham along with the veggies\u2014it\u2019ll make it more appealing to them!<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheese Choices for a Cake Sal\u00e9<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You can use a variety of cheeses for your cake sal\u00e9:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Grated hard cheeses like Parmesan, Gruy\u00e8re, Gouda, or Emmental can be mixed into the batter to enhance the overall flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Softer cheeses like Camembert or cream cheese can be added as chunks for a flavorful surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this recipe, Parmesan cheese worked wonders as the key ingredient. Since I skipped adding meat, the batter leaned towards a lighter taste, but the Parmesan brought depth and a balanced richness to the dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fillings and Combinations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The beauty of a cake sal\u00e9 lies in its versatility\u2014you can use almost any ingredients you like. Cheese, however, is essential for adding depth and cohesiveness to the flavors. Experiment with different combinations of cheese and fillings to discover what works best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n<\/symbol>\n<\/defs>\n<\/svg>\nPrint<\/a><\/span>

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